Robert Michael Ballantyne
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Summary
Robert Michael Ballantyne was born on April 24, 1825[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on February 8, 1894[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a writer[5], painter[6], children's writer[7], businessperson[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (676 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1825[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1894[12]
- Place of burial: Protestant Cemetery, Rome[13]
- Father: Alexander Ballentyne[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Occupation: travel writer[16], young adult author[17]
- Educated at: Edinburgh Academy[18]
- Notable work: The Coral Island[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Robert Michael Ballantyne[21]
- Archives at: University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[22]
- Family name: Ballantyne[23]
- Given name: Robert[24], Michael[25]
- Pseudonym: Comus[26]
- Commons gallery: Robert Michael Ballantyne[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[28], The Times[29], Library of the World's Best Literature[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Commons Creator page: Robert Michael Ballantyne[33]
Why It Matters
Robert Michael Ballantyne has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include The Coral Island[36], a literary work[37].
FAQs
Where was Robert Michael Ballantyne born?
Robert Michael Ballantyne's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did Robert Michael Ballantyne die?
Robert Michael Ballantyne died in Rome[4].
Who were Robert Michael Ballantyne's parents?
Robert Michael Ballantyne's father was Alexander Ballentyne[14].
What did Robert Michael Ballantyne do for work?
Robert Michael Ballantyne worked as a writer[5], painter[6], children's writer[7], businessperson[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Robert Michael Ballantyne go to school?
Robert Michael Ballantyne was educated at Edinburgh Academy[18].