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Alex Salmond in 2007

Alex Salmond, (born Hogmanay, 31 December, 1954; deed 12 October 2024), wis a Scots politician an wis the convener o the Scots Naitional Pairtie afore Nicola Sturgeon. He haudit that position atween 2007 an 2014 for the seicont time, efter haein been convener atween 1990 an 2000. He foondit an convened the Alba Pairty frae 2021 til his daith.

He wis born in Lithgae, bit last bade in Strichen[1].

He wis First Meenister o Scotland atween 2007 til 2014, headin a minority govrenment until 2011, an a majority govrenment until his demission in 2014, efter the Scots unthirldom referendum, 2014. He wis Leader o the Scottis Naitional Pairtie (SNP), an member o Pairlament for the constituency o Aiberdeenshire East. He wis electit tae the Wastmeenster Pairlament in 2015, as the SNP teuk 56 o 59 Scots seats thare. He wis defeatit in the 2017 general election.

On 29 August 2018, he resigned frae the SNP.

In Januar 2019, Salmond wis liftit efter accusations o sexual assault, an wis cleared efter a trial in 2020.

His daith wis propaled on 12 October 2024, at the age o 69.[2][3]

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  1. Cramb, Auslan (10 Mey 2007). "Moira Salmond: A reluctant First Wife". The Daily Telegraph. Archived frae the original on 28 Januar 2012. Retrieved 14 Januar 2012.
  2. "Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69". STV News. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  3. "Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home". BBC. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.