Charles Mackay
Scottish poet and journalist
Charles Mackay was a Scottish poet, journalist, author, anthologist, novelist, and songwriter, remembered mainly for his book Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds. Wikipedia
Born: March 27, 1814, Perth, United Kingdom
Died: December 24, 1889 (age 75 years), London, United Kingdom
Children: Marie Corelli
Parents: George Mackay and Amelia Cargill
Spouse: Elizabeth Mills (m. ?–1875) and Rosa Henrietta (m. ?–1859)
Notable works: Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds