Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin

British politician (1849-1942)
Person human Q1844725
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Summary

Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin was born on November 21, 1849[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on August 21, 1942[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as a judge[5], politician[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Caputh Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Thomas Graham Murray[10]
  • Mother: Caroline Jane Tod[11]
  • Spouse: Mary Edmonstone[12], Jane Murray[13]
  • Child: Gladys Esme Murray[14], Marjorie Graham-Murray[15], Ronald Murray[16]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
  • Position held: member of the House of Lords[18], Secretary of State for Scotland[19], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], Lords of Appeal in Ordinary[25]
  • Educated at: Trinity College[26], Harrow School[27]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Noble title: Baron Dunedin[30], Viscount Dunedin[31]
  • Member of political party: Conservative Party[32]
  • Commons category: Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin[33]
  • Family name: Murray[34]
  • Given name: Andrew[35]
  • Work location: London[36]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
  • Name in native language: Andrew Murray, 1. Viscount Dunedin[38]
  • Candidacy in election: 1892 United Kingdom general election[39], 1895 United Kingdom general election[40], 1900 United Kingdom general election[41]

Why It Matters

Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin born?

Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin die?

Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin's parents?

Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin's father was Thomas Graham Murray[10]. Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin's mother was Caroline Jane Tod[11].

Who was Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin married to?

Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin's spouses include Mary Edmonstone[12] and Jane Murray[13].

What did Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin do for work?

Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin worked as a judge[5], politician[6], and jurist[7].

Where did Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin go to school?

Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin was educated at Trinity College[26] and Harrow School[27].

What awards did Andrew Murray, 1st Viscount Dunedin receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[28].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . thegazette.co.uk. thegazette.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [22] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [6] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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