Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg

British politician and baron (born 1940)
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Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg

Summary

Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Inverness[2]. He was born on June 23, 1940[3]. He worked as a politician[4], judge[5], and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (403 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's place of birth was Inverness[2].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was born on June 23, 1940[3].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's father was Alexander Irvine[8].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's mother was Margaret Christina MacMillan[9].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was married to Margaret Veitch[10].
  • Among Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's spouses was Alison Mary McNair[11].
  • A child of Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was David Irvine[12].
  • A child of Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was Alastiar Irvine[13].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's professions included politician[4].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's professions included judge[5].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[17].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was educated at University of Glasgow[18].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's education included a stint at Christ's College[19].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's education included a stint at Hutchesons' Grammar School[20].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was educated at University of Glasgow School of Law[21].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was a member of Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van België voor Wetenschappen en Kunsten[22].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg is recorded as male[23].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's family name is recorded as Irvine[26].
  • Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's given name is recorded as Alexander[27].

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Origins and Family

Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's place of birth was Inverness[2]. He was born on June 23, 1940[3]. His father was Alexander Irvine[8]. His mother was Margaret Christina MacMillan[9].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[18], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Christ's College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1505[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Hutchesons' Grammar School[20], a grammar school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1641[38]; and University of Glasgow School of Law[21], a law school[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], judge[5], and lawyer[6]. Among Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[17]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42] and member of the House of Lords[16], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Veitch[10] and Alison Mary McNair[11]. Children include David Irvine[12] and Alastiar Irvine[13]. Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].

Why It Matters

Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (403 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg born?

Born in Inverness[2], Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg…

Who were Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's parents?

Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's father was Alexander Irvine[8]. Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's mother was Margaret Christina MacMillan[9].

Who was Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg married to?

Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg's spouses include Margaret Veitch[10] and Alison Mary McNair[11].

What did Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg do for work?

Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg worked as politician[4], judge[5], and lawyer[6].

Where did Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg go to school?

Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg was educated at University of Glasgow[18], Christ's College[19], Hutchesons' Grammar School[20], and University of Glasgow School of Law[21].

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  20. [6] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . The Peerage. news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, judge, lawyer
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  2. 9w ago · Mike Rohsopht · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image The Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine of Lairg.jpg
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  3. 9w ago · Mike Rohsopht · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Irvine
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    Educated at University of Glasgow, Christ's College, Hutchesons' Grammar School +1
    Member of political party Labour Party
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