Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar

British politician (1926-2007)
Person human Q333362
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Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar

Summary

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1926[3]. He died in Isleworth[4]. He died on September 21, 2007[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], publisher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's place of birth was London[2].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar passed away in Isleworth[4].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar was born on July 8, 1926[3].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar died on September 21, 2007[5].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's father was Sir John Gilmour, 2nd Baronet[11].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's mother was Victoria Cadogan[12].
  • Among Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's spouses was Caroline Montagu Douglas Scott[13].
  • A child of Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar was Sir David Gilmour, 4th Baronet[14].
  • A child of Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar was Oliver Gilmour[15].
  • A child of Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar was Christopher Gilmour[16].
  • A child of Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar was Jane Gilmour[17].
  • A child of Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar was Andrew Gilmour[18].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's professions included politician[6].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's professions included journalist[7].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's professions included publisher[8].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar worked as a writer[9].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's field of work was defence ministry[21].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's field of work was conservative party[22].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar held the position of Lord Privy Seal[23].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar held the position of Secretary of State for Defence[24].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Defence[25].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar held the position of Shadow Home Secretary[26].
  • Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[27].

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Origins and Family

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar was born in London[2]. He was born on July 8, 1926[3]. His father was Sir John Gilmour, 2nd Baronet[11]. His mother was Victoria Cadogan[12].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[28] and Eton College[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], publisher[8], and writer[9]. Fields of work include defence ministry[21] and conservative party[22]. Positions held include Lord Privy Seal[23], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1307[32]; Secretary of State for Defence[24], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1964[35]; Shadow Secretary of State for Defence[25], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1964[38]; Shadow Home Secretary[26], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[27], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1972[43]; and Minister of State for Defence Procurement[44], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46].

Personal Life

Among Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's spouses was Caroline Montagu Douglas Scott[13]. Children include Sir David Gilmour, 4th Baronet[14], Oliver Gilmour[15], Christopher Gilmour[16], Jane Gilmour[17], and Andrew Gilmour[18]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[47].

Death and Burial

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar died on September 21, 2007[5]. He died in Isleworth[4].

Why It Matters

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar born?

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar die?

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar passed away in Isleworth[4].

Who were Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's parents?

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's father was Sir John Gilmour, 2nd Baronet[11]. Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's mother was Victoria Cadogan[12].

Who was Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar married to?

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar's spouses include Caroline Montagu Douglas Scott[13].

What did Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar do for work?

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar worked as politician[6], journalist[7], publisher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar go to school?

Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar was educated at Balliol College[28] and Eton College[29].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [29] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [47] . wikidata.org.
  24. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [7] . wikidata.org.
  26. [8] . wikidata.org.
  27. [9] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Balliol College, Eton College
    Place of death Isleworth
    Occupation politician, journalist, publisher +1
    Field of work defence ministry, conservative party
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