James Maxton

Politician

1885 – 1946

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Who was James Maxton?

James Maxton was a Scottish socialist politician, and leader of the Independent Labour Party. A prominent proponent of Home Rule for Scotland, he is remembered as one of the leading figures of the Red Clydeside era.

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Born
1885
Pollokshaws
Ethnicity
  • Scottish people
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Education
  • University of Glasgow
  • Hutchesons' Grammar School
Lived in
  • Glasgow
Died
Jul 23, 1946

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on July 23, 2013

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