John Gilmour

John Gilmour (1876-1940) was a British Conservative politician who was the first Secretary of State for Scotland. He later served as Minister of Shipping during the early months of the Second World War but died in office in 1940.

Preceded by: William Adamson	Secretary for Scotland 1924–1926	Followed by: Secretary of State for Scotland
Preceded by: New Office	Secretary of State for Scotland 1926–1929	Followed by: William Adamson
Preceded by: Christopher Addison	Minister of Agriculture 1931–1932	Followed by: Walter Elliot
Preceded by: Sir Herbert Samuel	Home Secretary 1932–1935	Followed by: Sir John Simon
Preceded by: New Office	Minister of Shipping 1939–1940	Followed by: Robert Hudson

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