Gordon Wilson (Scottish politician)
Robert Gordon Wilson (16 April 1938 – 25 June 2017) was a Scottish politician and solicitor. He was the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 1979 to 1990, and was SNP Member of Parliament for Dundee East from 1974 to 1987. He was Rector of the University of Dundee from 1983 to 1986.
Gordon Wilson | |
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| Leader of the Scottish National Party | |
| In office 15 September 1979 – 22 September 1990 | |
| Preceded by | William Wolfe |
| Succeeded by | Alex Salmond |
| Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party | |
| In office 1973–1974 | |
| Leader | William Wolfe |
| Preceded by | Douglas Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Margo MacDonald |
| Member of Parliament for Dundee East | |
| In office 28 February 1974 – 11 June 1987 | |
| Preceded by | George Machin |
| Succeeded by | John McAllion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Gordon Wilson 16 April 1938 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 25 June 2017 (aged 79) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Spouse(s) | Edith Hassall (m. 1965) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | Solicitor |
Wilson died in Edinburgh on 25 June 2017 at the age of 79 from a short illness.[1]