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Former Scottish 1st Minister Alex Salmond Dies

Ex-Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who nearly got Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69

LONDON -- Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland’s independence from the U.K. and nearly accomplished it, has died. He was 69.

CNN on MSN · 8h

Alex Salmond, leading figure in Scottish independence movement, dies at age 69

Public figures across Scotland and the United Kingdom have paid tribute to the former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who died Saturday at the age of 69. Salmond, a leading figure in the Scottish independence movement,

The New York Times · 14h

Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Former First Minister, Dies at 69

Mr. Salmond had led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain.

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Alex Salmond dead: ‘Monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’ – tributes paid to Alex Salmond

Tributes have been paid to Alex Salmond following his death aged 69, as the Prime Minister called him a “monumental figure of ...

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In pictures: Alex Salmond's career in politics through the decades

Salmond served as first minister for seven years, including during the Scottish independence campaign in 2014.

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Alex Salmond: King pays tribute after 'sudden' death of former first minister - as details of last moments emerge

Mr Salmond is believed to have suffered a heart attack after making a speech in North Macedonia. The King has said he is ...

Revealed: Alex Salmond collapsed after suffering 'heart attack' during lunch at conference in Macedonia - before witnesses desperately tried to revive him

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond died of a suspected heart attack during lunch at a conference in Macedonia - ...

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