Alexander Shaw, 2nd Baron Craigmyle
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Alexander Shaw, 2nd Baron Craigmyle (28 February 1883 – 29 September 1944)[1] was a Scottish Liberal Party politician.
Quick Facts The Right HonourableThe Lord Craigmyle, Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock Burghs ...
The Lord Craigmyle | |
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Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock Burghs | |
In office 1915–1918 | |
Preceded by | Will Gladstone |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of Parliament for Kilmarnock | |
In office 1918–1923 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Robert Climie |
Personal details | |
Born | (1883-02-28)28 February 1883 |
Died | 29 September 1944(1944-09-29) (aged 61) |
Spouse | Lady Margaret Cargill Mackay |
Children | 4 |
Parents |
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Relatives | Thomas Shaw (son) |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Royal Marines |
Battles/wars | Battle of the Somme |
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