William Darling
Scottish politician (1885-1962)
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Summary
William Darling was born on May 8, 1885[1], in Carlisle[2]. He died on February 4, 1962[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Traquair Parish Church[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Position held: member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[9], member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], Lord Provost of Edinburgh[13]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[14], Stewart's Melville College[15], James Gillespie's High School[16], Daniel Stewart's College[17]
- Award received: Military Cross[18], Knight Bachelor[19], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[22]
- Military branch: British Army[23]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[24]
- Family name: Darling[25]
- Given name: William[26]
- Work location: London[27]
- Relative: Alistair Darling[28]
- Depicted by: Sir William Y. Darling, 1885 - 1962. Lord Provost of Edinburgh[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: William Darling[31]
- Candidacy in election: 1945 United Kingdom general election[32], 1955 United Kingdom general election[33], 1950 United Kingdom general election[34], 1951 United Kingdom general election[35]
Why It Matters
William Darling is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was William Darling born?
William Darling was born in Carlisle[2].
What did William Darling do for work?
William Darling worked as a politician[4] and writer[5].
Where did William Darling go to school?
William Darling was educated at University of Edinburgh[14], Stewart's Melville College[15], James Gillespie's High School[16], and Daniel Stewart's College[17].
What awards did William Darling receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[18], Knight Bachelor[19], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].