Iain Macleod

British politician, cabinet minister and contract bridge player (1913-1970)
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Iain Macleod

Summary

Iain Macleod is a human[1]. His place of birth was Skipton[2]. He was born on November 11, 1913[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 20, 1970[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Iain Macleod's place of birth was Skipton[2].
  • Iain Macleod passed away in London[4].
  • Iain Macleod was born on November 11, 1913[3].
  • Iain Macleod died on July 20, 1970[5].
  • Iain Macleod's father was Norman Macleod[10].
  • Iain Macleod's mother was Annabella Ross[11].
  • Among Iain Macleod's spouses was Evelyn Macleod, Baroness Macleod of Borve[12].
  • A child of Iain Macleod was Torquil Anthony Ross Macleod[13].
  • A child of Iain Macleod was Diana Hester Macleod[14].
  • Iain Macleod held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Iain Macleod held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Iain Macleod worked as a politician[6].
  • Iain Macleod's professions included journalist[7].
  • Iain Macleod worked as an editor[8].
  • Iain Macleod held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[17].
  • Iain Macleod held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[18].
  • Iain Macleod held the position of Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer[19].
  • Iain Macleod held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[20].
  • Iain Macleod held the position of Chairman of the Conservative Party[21].
  • Iain Macleod held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies[22].
  • Iain Macleod was educated at Gonville and Caius College[23].
  • Iain Macleod was educated at Fettes College[24].
  • Iain Macleod was educated at Ermysted's Grammar School[25].
  • Iain Macleod is recorded as male[26].
  • Iain Macleod's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Iain Macleod's place of birth was Skipton[2]. He was born on November 11, 1913[3]. His father was Norman Macleod[10]. His mother was Annabella Ross[11].

Education

Educated at Gonville and Caius College[23], Fettes College[24], and Ermysted's Grammar School[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], and editor[8]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Exchequer[17], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1316[30]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1361[33]; Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Leader of the House of Commons[20], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1721[38]; Chairman of the Conservative Party[21], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1911[41]; and Secretary of State for the Colonies[22], a position[42], in Kingdom of Great Britain[43], founded in 1768[44].

Personal Life

Iain Macleod was married to Evelyn Macleod, Baroness Macleod of Borve[12]. Children include Torquil Anthony Ross Macleod[13] and Diana Hester Macleod[14]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[45].

Death and Burial

Iain Macleod died on July 20, 1970[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Iain Macleod ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Iain Macleod born?

Born in Skipton[2], Iain Macleod…

Where did Iain Macleod die?

Iain Macleod died in London[4].

Who were Iain Macleod's parents?

Iain Macleod's father was Norman Macleod[10]. Iain Macleod's mother was Annabella Ross[11].

Who was Iain Macleod married to?

Iain Macleod's spouses include Evelyn Macleod, Baroness Macleod of Borve[12].

What did Iain Macleod do for work?

Iain Macleod worked as politician[6], journalist[7], and editor[8].

Where did Iain Macleod go to school?

Iain Macleod was educated at Gonville and Caius College[23], Fettes College[24], and Ermysted's Grammar School[25].

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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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

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