Malcolm Rifkind
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
United KingdomBorn in Edinburgh
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
Who is Malcolm Rifkind?+
Malcolm Rifkind is British politician (born 1946). Born in 1946.
What does the name Malcolm mean?+
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.
When was Malcolm Rifkind born?+
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 — 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
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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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
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