Andrew Dewar Gibb | |
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Leader of the Scottish National Party | |
In office 1936–1940 | |
Preceded by | Alexander MacEwen |
Succeeded by | William Power |
Personal details | |
Born | Paisley, Scotland | 13 February 1888
Died | 24 January 1974 Glasgow, Scotland | (aged 85)
Political party | Scottish National Party |
Other political affiliations | Unionist Party Scottish Party |
Spouse | Margaret Downie (m. 1923–1974) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow University of Cambridge |
Profession | Advocate, Barrister, Professor (Law) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1917 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | |
Andrew Dewar Gibb MBE QC (13 February 1888 – 24 January 1974) was a Scottish advocate, barrister, professor and politician. He taught law at Edinburgh and Cambridge, and was Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow 1934–1958.[1] Gibb was the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 1936 to 1940.