Alexander Findlay (politician)
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Born25 November 1844
Died2 February 1921 (aged 76)
United Kingdom
OccupationIndustrialist, Politician
Alexander Findlay | |
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.jpg) Bust of Findlay c. 1919 by John Sharp | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1904–1910 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1844 |
| Died | 2 February 1921 (aged 76) United Kingdom |
| Party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Industrialist, Politician |
Alexander Findlay (25 November 1844 – 2 February 1921)[1] was a Scottish Liberal Party politician and industrialist. He founded Alexander Findlay & Company, a structural engineering company based at Parkneuk Works, Motherwell, in 1888.[2][3] A prominent figure in local business and political life, he served as Provost of Motherwell 1901–1904.[4] He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Lanarkshire at a by-election in 1904, and was re-elected in 1906. He stood down at the January 1910 general election.
