Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 20/02/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Giffnock, Glasgow, Scotland |
Latest News about Gordon Brown
20/08/2025
Gordon Brown urged the UK government to issue a formal apology to women whose babies were forcibly adopted during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. His comments renewed attention on historical adoption practices and the need for official redress.
06/08/2025
Gordon Brown said international law may be being broken in the Middle East and linked the issue to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He argued that stronger action was needed as the UK considered its position on Palestinian recognition.
10/04/2025
Gordon Brown called for an economic coalition of the willing to respond to Donald Trump’s tariffs. He said coordinated action, including interest-rate measures, would help reduce the impact of the trade dispute.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Gordon Brown |
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| Known For | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2007–2010) and Chancellor of the Exchequer (1997–2007) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kirkcaldy High School |
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| College/University | University of Edinburgh |
| Degree | MA in History; PhD |
Personal Life
| Religion | Church of Scotland background |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Sarah Brown |
Family
| Father | Rev. Dr. John Ebenezer Brown |
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| Children | 2 sons |
| Siblings | 2 brothers |
Career
| Political Party | Labour Party |
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| Positions Held |
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| Notable Work | Oversaw financial crisis response and promoted global education and climate policy |
Social Media
| https://x.com/GordonBrown |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He became the youngest undergraduate at Edinburgh University since the war. | |
| 2. He lost sight in one eye after a rugby accident at school. | |
| 3. He was the youngest ever Rector of the University of Edinburgh in 1972. | |
| 4. He later served as the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education. |