Alexander MacMillan (publisher)

Alexander MacMillan (Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair MacMhaolain; 3 October 1818 – 25 January 1896), born in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, was a cofounder, in 1843, with his brother Daniel, of Macmillan Publishers in Covent Garden, London.

[2][3] Alexander was the partner who developed the literary reputation of the company, while Daniel took charge of the business and commercial side.

Originally called Macmillan & Co., the firm started as a successful bookshop in Cambridge.

He expanded the company into a worldwide organization and also started publishing magazines, including the prestigious scientific journal Nature.

[4] Alexander's brother Daniel was the grandfather of Harold Macmillan, who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.