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October 12, 2024
Alex Salmond, Scottish economist and politician, First Minister of Scotland (born 1954)
Alex Salmond
Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond was a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. A prominent figure in the Scottish nationalist movement, he was Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014. He then served as leader of the Alba Party from 2021 until his death in 2024.
First Minister of Scotland
The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland. The first minister leads the Scottish Government, the executive branch of the devolved government, and is the keeper of the Great Seal, one of the great officers of state in Scotland.
October 12
October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 80 days remain until the end of the year.