Nicholas Fairbairn

Politician

1933 – 1995

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Who was Nicholas Fairbairn?

Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Hardwick Fairbairn, QC was a Scottish politician.

He was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Kinross and Western Perthshire, elected in 1974 and 1979, and Perth and Kinross, elected 1983, 1987, and 1992. He was Solicitor General for Scotland from 1979 to 1982. He was noted for his criticism of the European Union, his outspoken manner, and his flamboyant dress sense.

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Born
Dec 24, 1933
Also known as
  • Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Hardwick Fairbairn
  • Nicholas Hardwick Fairbairn
  • Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Hardwick Fairbairn, QC
Parents
Nationality
  • Scotland
Profession
Education
  • University of Edinburgh
  • Loretto School
Died
Feb 19, 1995

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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