William Darling (politician)
William Young Darling | |
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Darling in 1947. Portrait by Walter Stoneman. | |
| Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South | |
| In office 1945–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Chapman |
| Succeeded by | Michael Clark Hutchison |
| Majority | 12,887 (35.03%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 May 1885 Carlisle, Cumberland, England |
| Died | 4 February 1962 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Traquair Parish Churchyard |
| Political party | Unionist |
| Spouse | Agnes Olive Simpson |
| Relatives | The Baron Darling of Roulanish (great nephew) |
| Education | James Gillespie’s School Daniel Stewart’s College Heriot-Watt College |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | Politician, Banker, Soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1922 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Black Watch Royal Scots |
| Battles/wars | First World War Irish War of Independence |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Sir William Young Darling CBE FRSE LLD MC (8 May 1885 – 4 February 1962) was the Unionist Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons for the Edinburgh South constituency from 1945 to 1957. He was a director of the Royal Bank of Scotland from 1942 to 1957.