George MacDonald

Scottish writer and christian minister (1824–1905).

Born December 10th, 1824 in Huntly.

Died September 18th, 1905 at 80 years old in Ashtead.

Occupations
journalist, novelist, pastor, philosopher, poet, theologian, writer
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