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John Gallacher

1920 – 2004

British politician

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Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 83). John Gallacher was a British politician.

John Gallacher, Baron Gallacher (7 May 1920 – 4 January 2004) was a British co-operative official and politician.

Gallacher born in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, was educated at St. Patrick's High School, Dumbarton and worked for Vale of Leven Co-operative Society before World War II. He served in the Royal Air Force then joined the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society (SCWS) in Dumbarton as a trainee in Glasgow. In 1949, he was sent on a SCWS scholarship to the Co-operative College in Loughborough for two years and gained a Co-operative Secretary's Diploma (CSD). He went on to work as assistant educational secretary at the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society in South London, and then moved to be education secretary with the Enfield Highway Co-operative Society. on the recommendation of Lord Jacques. He sat as a Labour Co-operative peer and from 1985 to 1992, he served as a Labour whip in the House of Lords. He spoke with authority on European matters. In addition, he was for a period President of the Institute of Meat.

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Birth century
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Education
Co-operative College
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords
Also known as
John Gallacher, Baron Gallacher

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Gallacher?

British politician (1920-2004)

When was John Gallacher born?

John Gallacher was born on 7 May 1920 in Alexandria.

When did John Gallacher die?

John Gallacher died on 4 January 2004 in Kent.

What was John Gallacher's occupation?

John Gallacher was a politician.

What nationality was John Gallacher?

John Gallacher was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Gallacher

· Wikidata: Q6234730

· DBpedia: John Gallacher, Baron Gallacher

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