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  1. Apr 30, 2024 · Ramsay MacDonald (born October 12, 1866, Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland—died November 9, 1937, at sea en route to South America) was the first Labour Party prime minister of Great Britain, in the Labour governments of 1924 and 1929–31 and in the national coalition government of 1931–35.

  2. May 18, 2018 · MacDonald, (James) Ramsay (1866–1937) British statesman, prime minister (1924, 1929–31, 1931–35), b. Scotland. MacDonald became an MP in 1906, and leader of the Labour Party in 1911. His opposition to Britain 's participation in World War I lost him the party leadership (1914), and his seat (1918).

  3. Overview. Ramsay MacDonald. (1866—1937) prime minister. Quick Reference. (1866–1937) British statesman and the first Labour prime minister (1924; 1929–31; 1931–35). MacDonald was born in Scotland, the illegitimate son of a maidservant, and became a journalist.

  4. Ramsay MacDonald. Articles ... ©2024 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the terms of our cookie policy, ...