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John Gollan

1911–1977

Nationality
United Kingdom
Occupation
politician

John Gollan (2 April 1911 – 5 September 1977) was a British political leader who was general secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) from 1956 to 1975.

Incarceration history

Facilities

  1. HMP Edinburgh
    Dates unknown

Biography

John Gollan (2 April 1911 – 5 September 1977) was a British political leader who was general secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) from 1956 to 1975.

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