Frank Doran
Scottish lawyer and politician
Born
April 13th, 1949
76 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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Practiced as a lawyer before entering politics. Served as a Member of Parliament for Aberdeen North from 1997 to 2010. Actively participated in various parliamentary committees and contributed to discussions on legal and constitutional matters. Involved in local politics and community initiatives throughout the Aberdeen area.
Served as a Member of Parliament for Aberdeen North
Participated in several parliamentary committees
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