Nicola Sturgeon

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Birth Name: Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon

Place of Birth: Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland

Date of Birth: 19 July, 1970

Ethnicity: Scottish, as well as one quarter English

Nicola Sturgeon is a Scottish politician. She has been Deputy First Minister of Scotland, from 17 May, 2007 to 20 November, 2014, First Minister of Scotland, from 20 November, 2014 to 28 March, 2023, and Leader of the Scottish National Party, from 14 November, 2014 to 27 March, 2023, among other duties.

Nicola is the daughter of Joan Kerr (Ferguson) and Robert Sturgeon. She is married to Peter Murrell, who is the chief executive of the Scottish National Party.

Nicola’s paternal grandfather was named Robert Sturgeon.

Nicola’s paternal grandmother was named Margaret Mill (the daughter of Joseph Mill). Margaret was born in Ryhope, Sunderland, England.

Source: Information about Nicola’s English roots – http://www.bbc.com