Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy
Gordon Thomas Calthrop Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy, MC, PC, DL (8 June 1921 – 26 April 2005) was a British Conservative politician and diplomat.
The Right Honourable The Lord Campbell of Croy MC DL | |
|---|---|
| Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland | |
| In office 4 March 1974 – 13 June 1974 | |
| Leader | Edward Heath |
| Preceded by | Willie Ross |
| Succeeded by | Alick Buchanan-Smith |
| In office 23 January 1969 – 19 June 1970 | |
| Leader | Edward Heath |
| Preceded by | Willie Ross |
| Secretary of State for Scotland | |
| In office 19 June 1970 – 4 March 1974 | |
| Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
| Preceded by | Willie Ross |
| Succeeded by | Willie Ross |
| Member of Parliament for Moray and Nairn | |
| In office 8 October 1959 – 8 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | James Stuart |
| Succeeded by | Winnie Ewing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gordon Thomas Calthrop Campbell 8 June 1921 Quetta, British India |
| Died | 26 April 2005 (aged 83) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Nicola Madan |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
| Profession | Diplomacy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1947 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Military Cross |
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