R. M. Ballantyne, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

R. M. Ballantyne

Scottish author of juvenile fiction

Date of Birth: 24-Apr-1825

Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 08-Feb-1894

Profession: writer, businessperson, painter, children's writer

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 – 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books.
He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.