Mackenzie, George
| Dates | 1689-91 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Oxford and London | ||
| Vocation | Lawyer | ||
| Place of Birth | Dundee | ||
| Marriage | Elizabeth Dickson (d.1669); Margaret Halyburton | ||
| Issue | 2 daughters, 1 son | ||
| Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
Known as Sir George of Rosehaugh. Entered King's College, Aberdeen in 1650. Moved studies to St Leonard's College, St. Andrews before studying law in Bourges (1656) Prolific writer which includes works of jurisprudence, imaginative literature, moral philosophy, and political theory. Made his law career as Lord Advocate of Scotland (1677). Also elected to Parliaments of 1670, 1672 and 1673. Staunch royalist who defended ancient constitutionalist arguments and absolutist monarchical rule. Concern for Scottish monarchy's identity. Gathered many enemies and feared for his personal safety in Scotland. Prompted him to leave Scotland for England in 1689. Settled in Oxford. Whilst visiting London died of a haemorrhage in 1691 at his lodgings in St James's Street, Westminster. Body was transferred to Edinburgh and buried in Greyfriar's Church.
