Surname: Macmillan Forename(s): Alexander b. 3 October 1818. d. 26 January 1896. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Major publisher. Born in Irvine, Ayrshire. Worked as a teacher in his youth. In 1843
established with his brother Daniel a bookshop and publishing business (ultimately
named Macmillan & Co). Married twice, Caroline Brimley on 15 August 1851 and (Jeanne
Barbe) Emma Pignatel on 24 October 1872. Launched Macmillan’s Magazine in 1859. Biographical information: ODNB. (CC)