David Mallet (writer)

David Mallet (1705-1765) was a Scottish writer who dabbled in diverse occupations such as being a poet, historian, playwright, and writer. Mallet was educated at the University of Edinburgh. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Born in Scotland, David Mallet later died in London on April 21, 1765. He had a child named Dorothea Celesia. Throughout his life, Mallet proved to be a multi-talented and accomplished individual, leaving a mark on the fields he ventured into.