Dennis Canavan
Scottish educator and politician
Born
August 8th, 1942
82 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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Educated at the University of Edinburgh, served as a member of the Scottish Parliament for Falkirk West from 1999 to 2003. Played a significant role in advocating for education policy and devolution of power in Scotland. Actively engaged in local and national politics, contributing to various committees and public discussions. Involved with several educational initiatives, focusing on improving access to quality education across Scotland. Retired from active politics but remained influential in educational discussions.
Served as a Member of Parliament from 1974 to 1983
Contributed to the establishment of the Scottish Parliament in 1999
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