John Francis Campbell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Francis Campbell

Scottish author and Celticist

Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1821

Place of Birth: Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 17-Feb-1885

Profession: translator, children's writer, collector of fairy tales

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John Francis Campbell (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Frangan Caimbeul; Islay, 29 December 1821 – Cannes, 17 February 1885), also known as Young John of Islay (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Òg Ìle) was a renowned Scottish author and scholar who specialised in Celtic studies.
Campbell was known as an authority on Celtic folklore and of the Gaelic peoples.