Gordon Brown Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Gordon Brown (James Gordon Brown)

Last Updated: 08 Apr, 2024 | Views: 388

Age: 73

Profession: Politician

Other Profession(s): Actor, Journalist

Famous For: Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Higher Education: University of Edinburgh (MA, PhD)

Net Worth: $18 Million Approx.

Gordon Brown Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

20 Feb, 1951 (73 Years 09 Months 22 Days)

Birth Country

United Kingdom

Birth State/Province

Scotland

Birth Place

Giffnock

Birth Sign

Pisces

Religion

Christianity

Nationalities

British

Gordon Brown Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
In Giffnock, Scotland, on February 20, 1951, Gordon Brown was born. John Ebenezer Brown, a Church of Scotland clergyman and a significant figure in Brown's life, was his father. His mother, Jessie Elizabeth "Bunty" Brown, was a wood dealer named John Souter's daughter.Brown received his initial education at Kirkcaldy West Primary School, where he was chosen for an experimental fast stream program. This program allowed him to attend Kirkcaldy High School two years ahead of schedule, where he received an intellectual hothouse education in distinct classrooms.
Gordon Brown Career:
Gordon Brown Career before Parliament:
• Brown worked as a political science lecturer at Glasgow College of Technology from 1976 to 1980.
• In addition, he was an Open University tutor.
Gordon Brown Election to Parliament and opposition:
• In the 1983 general election, Brown made a second attempt to win a seat in Parliament as a Labour MP, this time representing Dunfermline East.
• Tony Blair, a recently elected MP for the Sedgefield constituency, was his first Westminster officemate.
Gordon Brown Chancellor of the Exchequer
• On May 2, 1997, the newly inaugurated Prime Minister named his cabinet, including Brown as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
• Brown would hold this position for ten years and two months, giving him the current record holder for the longest tenure as Chancellor.
Gordon Brown Prelude to Premiership
• Blair declared in October 2004 that he would serve out his entire third term as leader of the party instead of seeking a fourth general election.
• Brown was the overwhelming frontrunner to replace Blair and the only one being discussed in Westminster.
Gordon Brown Awards:
• 1999, 2000, 2007 & 2014: Scottish Politician of the Year awards
• 2011: Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2020: Best of the best