William Craig (Northern Ireland politician)
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William "Bill" Craig (2 December 1924 – 25 April 2011) was a Northern Irish politician best known for forming the Unionist Vanguard movement.
Quick Facts Leader of the Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party, Member of Parliament for Belfast East ...
William Craig | |
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Leader of the Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party | |
In office February 1972 – February 1978 | |
Member of Parliament for Belfast East | |
In office 28 February 1974 – 7 April 1979 | |
Preceded by | Stanley McMaster |
Succeeded by | Peter Robinson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-12-02)2 December 1924 Cookstown, Northern Ireland |
Died | 25 April 2011(2011-04-25) (aged 86) Bangor, Northern Ireland |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Ulster Unionist (pre 1972; from 1978) Ulster Vanguard (1972 - 1978) |
Spouse |
Doris Hilgendorff (m. 1960) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Queen's University, Belfast |
Profession | Solicitor |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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