Gordon Wilson (Scottish politician)

Gordon Wilson
Leader of the Scottish National Party
In office 15 September 1979 – 22 September 1990
Preceded by	William Wolfe
Succeeded by	Alex Salmond
Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party
In office 1973–1974
Leader	William Wolfe
Preceded by	Douglas Henderson
Succeeded by	Margo MacDonald
Member of Parliament for Dundee East
In office 28 February 1974 – 18 May 1987
Preceded by	George Machin
Succeeded by	John McAllion
Personal details
Born	Robert Gordon Wilson 16 April 1938 Glasgow, Scotland
Died	25 June 2017 (aged 79) Dundee, Scotland
Political party	Scottish National Party
Spouse	Edith Hassall ​ (m. 1965)​
Children	2 (Margaret and Kate)
Alma mater	University of Edinburgh
Profession	Solicitor
Religion	Free Church of Scotland

Robert Gordon Wilson (16 April 1938 – 25 June 2017) was a Scottish politician and solicitor. He was the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 1979 to 1990, and was SNP Member of Parliament (MP) for Dundee East from 1974 to 1987. He was Rector of the University of Dundee from 1983 to 1986.