James Ballantyne
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For other people named James Ballantyne, see James Ballantyne (disambiguation).
James Ballantyne (15 January 1772 – 26 January 1833) was a Scottish solicitor, editor and publisher who worked for his friend Sir Walter Scott. His brother John Ballantyne (1774–1821) was also with the publishing firm, which is noted for the publication of the Novelist's Library (1820), and many works edited or written by Scott.
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Born | James Ballantyne (1772-01-15)15 January 1772 |
Died | 26 January 1833(1833-01-26) (aged 61) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Occupation(s) | Newspaper editor, book printer and theatre critic |
Years active | 1796–1833 |
Relatives | John Ballantyne (brother) George Hogarth (brother-in-law) R. M. Ballantyne (nephew) |
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