About William Grant, Lord Grant
Lived 1909 – 1972 (aged 63). William Grant, Lord Grant was a British politician and judge.
William Grant, Lord Grant, (19 June 1909 – 19 November 1972) was a Scottish advocate, a Unionist politician, and a judge. Born to the Grant's distillery family who created Glenfiddich whisky, he was one of Scotland's Great Officers of State for the last 12 years of his life.
A classical scholar and talented orator for the Unionists, with an increased majority, When Milligan was appointed as a judge in 1960, Grant was promoted to fill the vacancy as Lord Advocate.
Personal life In 1934, Grant became engaged to Margaret Katharine Milne,
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Who was William Grant, Lord Grant?
British politician (1909-1972)
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William Grant, Lord Grant was born on 19 June 1909 in Dufftown.
When did William Grant, Lord Grant die?
William Grant, Lord Grant died on 19 November 1972 in Lynchat.
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William Grant, Lord Grant was a politician and judge.
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William Grant, Lord Grant was British.
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