Alex Salmond

Alba Party leader and First Minister of Scotland 2007–2014 (1954–2024)
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Alex Salmond

Summary

Alex Salmond is a human[1]. Born in Linlithgow[2], he… he was born on December 31, 1954[3]. He passed away in Ohrid[4]. He died on October 12, 2024[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], and autobiographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,785 views/month, #6,506 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Linlithgow[2], Alex Salmond…
  • Alex Salmond passed away in Ohrid[4].
  • Alex Salmond passed away in North Macedonia[10].
  • Alex Salmond was born on December 31, 1954[3].
  • Alex Salmond died on October 12, 2024[5].
  • Alex Salmond's father was Robert Salmond[11].
  • Alex Salmond's mother was Mary Stewart Salmond[12].
  • Among Alex Salmond's spouses was Moira Salmond[13].
  • Alex Salmond held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • English was Alex Salmond's native language[15].
  • Alex Salmond's professions included economist[6].
  • Alex Salmond worked as a politician[7].
  • Alex Salmond worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Alex Salmond held the position of First Minister of Scotland[16].
  • Alex Salmond held the position of Member of the 3rd Scottish Parliament[17].
  • Alex Salmond held the position of Member of the 4th Scottish Parliament[18].
  • Alex Salmond held the position of Member of the 1st Scottish Parliament[19].
  • Alex Salmond held the position of member of the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Alex Salmond held the position of member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Alex Salmond was educated at University of St Andrews[22].
  • Alex Salmond's education included a stint at Linlithgow Academy[23].
  • Alex Salmond was a member of 79 Group[24].
  • Alex Salmond's religion is recorded as Church of Scotland[25].
  • Alex Salmond is recorded as male[26].
  • Alex Salmond's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Alex Salmond's place of birth was Linlithgow[2]. He was born on December 31, 1954[3]. His father was Robert Salmond[11]. His mother was Mary Stewart Salmond[12]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[22], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31] and Linlithgow Academy[23], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1894[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], and autobiographer[8]. Positions held include First Minister of Scotland[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1999[37]; Member of the 3rd Scottish Parliament[17], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 2007[40]; Member of the 4th Scottish Parliament[18], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 2011[43]; Member of the 1st Scottish Parliament[19]; member of the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 2015[46]; and member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 2005[49].

Personal Life

Alex Salmond was married to Moira Salmond[13]. His religion is recorded as Church of Scotland[25]. Political affiliations include Scottish National Party[50], Alba Party[51], and 79 Group[52].

Death and Burial

Alex Salmond died on October 12, 2024[5]. Recorded place of death include Ohrid[4], a city[53], in North Macedonia[54] and North Macedonia[10], a sovereign state[55], in North Macedonia[56], founded in 1991[57].

Why It Matters

Alex Salmond ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,785 views/month, #6,506 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Alex Salmond born?

Alex Salmond was born in Linlithgow[2].

Where did Alex Salmond die?

Alex Salmond died in Ohrid[4].

Who were Alex Salmond's parents?

Alex Salmond's father was Robert Salmond[11]. Alex Salmond's mother was Mary Stewart Salmond[12].

Who was Alex Salmond married to?

Alex Salmond's spouses include Moira Salmond[13].

What did Alex Salmond do for work?

Alex Salmond worked as economist[6], politician[7], and autobiographer[8].

Where did Alex Salmond go to school?

Alex Salmond was educated at University of St Andrews[22] and Linlithgow Academy[23].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of St Andrews, Linlithgow Academy
    Place of death Ohrid, North Macedonia
    Occupation economist, politician, autobiographer
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