John Bannerman, Baron Bannerman of Kildonan
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The Right Honourable The Lord Bannerman of Kildonan |
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John MacDonald Bannerman, 1 September 1901 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 10 May 1969 (aged 67) Tidworth, Hampshire, England |
| Spouse(s) | Ray Mundell |
| Relatives | Shade Munro, John Bannerman, Ray Michie |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician/life peer |
| Nickname(s) | J.M., Iain mac Iain |
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The Right Honourable The Lord Bannerman of Kildonan OBE |
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John MacDonald Bannerman 1 September 1901 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 10 May 1969 (aged 67) Tidworth, Hampshire, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Politician |
John MacDonald Bannerman, Baron Bannerman of Kildonan OBE (1 September 1901 – 10 May 1969; Scottish Gaelic: Iain mac Iain Mac-a'-Bhrataich) was a Scottish farmer, rugby union internationalist and Liberal politician.
Born in Glasgow in 1901, Bannerman was the son of John Roderick Bannerman, a Post Office employee originally from the Hebridean island of South Uist but living in Glasgow at the time of his son's birth; he is remembered for writing the popular Scottish folk song "Mairi's Wedding". John Bannerman always treasured his Highland heritage and was a native Gaelic speaker. Bannerman was educated at Shawlands Academy and Glasgow High School. He graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Bachelor of Science and then went on to Balliol College, Oxford and later to Cornell University in the United States. In 1931 he married Ray Mundell and they had two sons and two daughters. One of their daughters was the Liberal Democrat MP, Ray Michie (later Baroness Michie of Gallanach). The historian John Bannerman was his son, and David "Shade" Munro, the rugby player and coach was his grandson.
Bannerman started playing rugby union while at school, and between 1919–20, he was captain of Glasgow High School's 1st XV.
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