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My Take
Alex Salmond is one of those rare politicians who genuinely bent the arc of his nation's story. Whatever you make of his politics, dragging Scottish independence all the way to a real referendum, twice leading the SNP, and then founding the Alba Party shows a conviction most careers never muster. The St Andrews-trained economist had a rhetorical force that lit a fire in millions, even if the vote went against him. I respect leaders who refuse to dilute their beliefs for comfort. His death in 2024 closed a genuinely consequential chapter, and from a Linlithgow town he reshaped a country's imagination.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex Salmond
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・サモンド
- Reading
- あれっくす・さもんど
- Born
- December 31, 1954 – October 12, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Linlithgow, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- economist / politician / autobiographer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of St Andrews
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Salmond born?
December 31, 1954 – October 12, 2024.
Where is Alex Salmond from?
Alex Salmond is from Linlithgow, United Kingdom.
What does Alex Salmond do?
Alex Salmond works as economist, politician, autobiographer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.