Willie Hamilton
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William Winter Hamilton (26 June 1917 – 23 January 2000)[1] was a British politician who served as a Labour Member of Parliament for constituencies in Fife, Scotland for 37 years, between 1950 and 1987. He was known for his strong republican views.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for West Fife, Preceded by ...
Willie Hamilton | |
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Member of Parliament for West Fife | |
In office 23 February 1950 – 8 February 1974 | |
Preceded by | Willie Gallacher |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of Parliament for Central Fife | |
In office 28 February 1974 – 18 May 1987 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Henry McLeish |
Personal details | |
Born | William Winter Hamilton 26 June 1917 Houghton-le-Spring, England |
Died | 23 January 2000 (aged 82) Lincoln, England |
Political party | Labour |
Spouses | Joan Callow
(m. 1944; died 1968)Margaret Cogle (m. 1982) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Washington Grammar School |
Alma mater | Sheffield University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Pioneer Corps |
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