William McIlvanney date of birth:
November 25, 1936
How old was William McIlvanney when died?
79
Where was William McIlvanney born?
YOUNG PORT
When did William McIlvanney die?
December 5, 2015
What is William McIlvanney nationality?
Scottish
Short Biography
William McIlvanney (25 November 1936 – 5 December 2015) was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, and poet. He was known as Willie by friends and acquaintances. McIlvanney was a champion of gritty yet poetic literature; his works Laidlaw, The Papers of Tony Veitch, and Walking Wounded are all known for their portrayal of Glasgow in the 1970s. He is regarded as "the father of 'Tartan Noir’" and as Scotland's Camus.