Hamish Henderson, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Hamish Henderson

Scottish writer

Date of Birth: 11-Nov-1919

Date of Death: 08-Mar-2002

Profession: poet, translator, songwriter, musicologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Hamish Scott Henderson (11 November 1919 – 9 March 2002; Scottish Gaelic: Seamas MacEanraig (Seamas Mòr)) was a Scottish poet, songwriter, communist, intellectual and soldier. He was a catalyst for the folk revival in Scotland.
He was also an accomplished folk song collector and discovered such notable performers as Jeannie Robertson, Flora MacNeil and Calum Johnston.