Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy

Scottish politician (1921-2005)
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Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy

Summary

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy is a human[1]. Born in Quetta[2], he… he was born on June 8, 1921[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 26, 2005[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was born in Quetta[2].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy's place of birth was Lossiemouth[8].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy passed away in London[4].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was born on June 8, 1921[3].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy died on April 26, 2005[5].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy's father was James Alexander Campbell[9].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy's mother was Violet Constance Madeline Calthorp[10].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was married to Nicola Madan[11].
  • A child of Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was Colin Campbell[12].
  • A child of Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was Alastair Campbell[13].
  • A child of Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was Christina Marjorie Campbell[14].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy worked as a politician[7].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[18].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy held the position of member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy held the position of member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy held the position of member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy's education included a stint at Wellington College[23].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was educated at Rockport School[24].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy received the Military Cross[25].
  • Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Quetta[2], a city[27], in Pakistan[28], founded in 1876[29] and Lossiemouth[8], a town[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was born on June 8, 1921[3]. His father was James Alexander Campbell[9]. His mother was Violet Constance Madeline Calthorp[10].

Education

Educated at Wellington College[23], a college[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1853[34], headquartered in Crowthorne[35] and Rockport School[24], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1906[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[17], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41]; Secretary of State for Scotland[18], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1705[44]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46]; member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1970[49]; member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1966[52]; and member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1964[55].

Recognition

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy received the Military Cross[25].

Personal Life

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was married to Nicola Madan[11]. Children include Colin Campbell[12], b. 1950[56]; Alastair Campbell[13], 1952–2021[57]; and Christina Marjorie Campbell[14], b. 1953[58]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[59].

Death and Burial

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy died on April 26, 2005[5]. He passed away in London[4].

FAQs

Where was Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy born?

Born in Quetta[2], Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy…

Where did Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy die?

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy died in London[4].

Who were Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy's parents?

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy's father was James Alexander Campbell[9]. Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy's mother was Violet Constance Madeline Calthorp[10].

Who was Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy married to?

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy's spouses include Nicola Madan[11].

What did Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy do for work?

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy go to school?

Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy was educated at Wellington College[23] and Rockport School[24].

What awards did Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[25].

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  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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