
British politician (born 1946)
1946 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British politician (born 1946)
Born
June 21, 1946
Age
~80 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
solicitor, politician
1946
Born in Edinburgh (1946-06-21)
1974
Positionmember of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1974–1974)
1974
Positionmember of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1974–1979)
1979
Positionmember of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1979–1983)
1982
PositionParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1982–1983)
1983
Positionmember of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1983–1987)
Frequently Asked Questions
Malcolm Rifkind is British politician (born 1946). Born in 1946.
The name Malcolm means "A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.". It is of English origin.
Malcolm Rifkind was born on June 21, 1946.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.
The name Malcolm is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Malcolm III of Scotland
King of Scotland from 1058 to 1093
Malcolm — June 21, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
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Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Actions
1983
PositionMinister of State for Europe (1983–1986)
1986
PositionSecretary of State for Scotland (1986–1990)
1987
Positionmember of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1987–1992)
1990
PositionSecretary of State for Transport (1990–1992)
1992
PositionSecretary of State for Defence (1992–1995)
1992
Positionmember of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom (1992–1997)
1995
PositionSecretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1995–1997)
1997
AwardKnight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
2005
Positionmember of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2005–2010)
2005
PositionShadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2005–2005)
2010
Positionmember of the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2010–2015)
2015
Positionmember of the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2015–2015)
Present
Age ~80