David Kirkwood
David Kirkwood, 1st Baron Kirkwood, PC (8 July 1872 – 16 April 1955), was a Scottish politician, trade unionist and socialist activist from the East End of Glasgow, who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for nearly 30 years, and was as a leading figure of the Red Clydeside era.
The Right Honourable The Lord Kirkwood PC | |
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Kirwood in 1923 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 15 November 1922 – 4 October 1951 | |
| Preceded by | John Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Cyril Bence |
| Constituency | Dumbarton Burghs (1922–1950) East Dunbartonshire (1950–1951) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 July 1872 Parkhead, Glasgow, U.K. |
| Died | 16 April 1955 (aged 82) Glasgow, U.K. |
| Political party | Socialist Labour (until 1914) Independent Labour (1914–1932) Scottish Socialist (1932–1940) Labour (from 1940) |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Smith (m. 1899) |
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