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Menzies Campbell

Scottish politician (1941-2025) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Walter Menzies "Ming" Campbell, Baron Campbell of Pittenweem, was a Scottish politician, advocate and athlete. A senior figure in the Liberal Democrats, he served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Fife from 1987 to 2015 and led the party from 2006 to 2007.

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2025Died26 September 20252020Fellow of the Royal Society of EdinburghAward2013Companion of HonourAward2004Knight BachelorAward1987Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1941Born22 May 1941

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Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh2020
Companion of Honour2013
Knight Bachelor2004
Commander of the Order of the British Empire1987

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He held prominent frontbench roles in foreign affairs and defence, and was deputy leader under Charles Kennedy.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2025 · aged 84

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