About John Mackay
Lived 1656 – 1754 (aged 97–98). John Mackay was a Scottish and British poet and composer.
John Mackay (; 1656–1754), known as (The Blind Piper), was a Scottish Gaelic poet and composer, and the grandfather of William Ross.
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Who was John Mackay?
Scottish Gaelic poet and composer (1656–1754)
When was John Mackay born?
John Mackay was born in 1656.
When did John Mackay die?
John Mackay died in 1754.
What was John Mackay's occupation?
John Mackay was a poet and composer.
What nationality was John Mackay?
John Mackay was Scottish and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Mackay. https://biography.guide/john-mackay-poet/
MLA: "John Mackay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mackay-poet/.
Chicago: "John Mackay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mackay-poet/.
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