Andrew Dewar Gibb
Andrew Dewar Gibb MBE QC (13 February 1888 – 24 January 1974) was a Scottish advocate, barrister, professor and politician. He taught law at Edinburgh and Cambridge, and was Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow 1934–1958. Gibb was the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 1936 to 1940.
Andrew Dewar Gibb | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Scottish National Party | |
| In office 1936–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander MacEwen |
| Succeeded by | William Power |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1888 Paisley, Scotland |
| Died | 24 January 1974 (aged 85) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Other political affiliations | Unionist Party Scottish Party |
| Spouse | Margaret Downie (m. 1923–1974) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow University of Cambridge |
| Profession | Advocate, Barrister, Professor (Law) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1917 |
| Rank | Major |
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