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Tam Galbraith
Sir Thomas Galloway Dunlop Galbraith, known as Tam Galbraith, (10 March 1917 – 2 January 1982) was a Scottish Unionist Party (Scotland), Unionist politician. Early life The eldest son and heir of Thomas Galbraith, 1st Baron Strathclyde, Galbraith was educated at Aytoun House, Glasgow; Wellington College (Berkshire), Wellington College; Christ Church, Oxford (Master of Arts (Oxbridge), MA), and at the University of Glasgow (Bachelor of Laws, LLB). He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve 1939–1946. Political career Galbraith unsuccessfully contested Paisley (UK Parliament constituency), Paisley in July 1945, and Edinburgh East (UK Parliament constituency), Edinburgh East at a 1945 Edinburgh East by-election, by-election in October 1945 before being elected for Glasgow Hillhead (UK Parliament constituency), Glasgow Hillhead at 1948 Glasgow Hillhead by-election, a by-election in 1948. Galbraith won the seat with an increased majority, although his Labour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |