The Duke of Atholl | |
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Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland | |
In office 1702–1705 | |
Monarch | Anne |
Preceded by | The Marquess of Tweeddale |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Queensberry |
Chancellor of the University of St Andrews | |
In office 1697–1724 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Ross, Archbishop of St Andrews |
Succeeded by | James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos |
Personal details | |
Born | 24 February 1660 Knowsley Hall, Lancashire, England |
Died | 14 November 1724 Huntingtower Castle, Perthshire, Scotland | (aged 64)
Spouse(s) | Lady Catherine Hamilton Mary Ross |
Children | 21, including William, James, George, and John |
Parent(s) | John Murray, 1st Marquess of Atholl (father) Lady Amelia Sophia Stanley (mother) |
John Murray, 1st Duke of Atholl, KT, PC (24 February 1660 – 14 November 1724) was a Scottish nobleman, politician, and officee. He served in numerous positions during his life, and fought in the Glorious Revolution for William III and Mary II.