Hannay, James (M)

Surname: Hannay
Forename(s): James
b. 17 February 1827. d. 8 January 1873. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Poet, novelist, and journalist. Born in Dumfries. Son of David Hannay and Elizabeth Affleck. Friends with William Thackeray. Worked as a naval officer for five years before moving to London to pursue literary work. Married Margaret Anne Thompson in 1853. Author of several novels inspired by his time in the navy, including Singleton Fontenoy RN (1850) and Sketches in Ultramarine (1853). Biographical information: ODNB. (BGL)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 2
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
Modern Athens 1867-11 Temple Bar Poet 17257
Poet Stodger 1867-11 Temple Bar Poet 17256