Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy
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Gordon Thomas Calthrop Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy, MC, PC, DL (8 June 1921 – 26 April 2005) was a British Conservative politician and diplomat.
Quick Facts Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Leader ...
The Lord Campbell of Croy | |
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Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland | |
In office 4 March 1974 – 13 June 1974 | |
Leader | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | Willie Ross |
Succeeded by | Alick Buchanan-Smith |
In office 23 January 1969 – 19 June 1970 | |
Leader | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | Willie Ross |
Secretary of State for Scotland | |
In office 19 June 1970 – 4 March 1974 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | Willie Ross |
Succeeded by | Willie Ross |
Member of Parliament for Moray and Nairn | |
In office 8 October 1959 – 8 February 1974 | |
Preceded by | James Stuart |
Succeeded by | Winnie Ewing |
Personal details | |
Born | Gordon Thomas Calthrop Campbell (1921-06-08)8 June 1921 Quetta, British India |
Died | 26 April 2005(2005-04-26) (aged 83) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Nicola Madan |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
Profession | Diplomacy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1939–1947 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Royal Artillery |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Military Cross |
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