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Henry Mackenzie

(1745–1831) Writer United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Henry Mackenzie was a writer from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for The Man of Feeling.

Quick Facts About Henry Mackenzie

Born
August 26, 1745
Died
January 14, 1831
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The Man of Feeling
Spouse
Penuel Ogilvy Grant

About Henry Mackenzie

Henry Mackenzie FRSE was a Scottish lawyer, novelist and writer sometimes seen as the Addison of the North. While remembered mostly as an author, his main income came from legal roles, which led in 1804–1831 to a lucrative post as Comptroller of Taxes for Scotland, whose possession allowing him to follow his interest in writing. Mackenzie is the author of the novel The Man of Feeling (1771).

Biography source: Wikipedia

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