John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl

British peer (1729-1774)
Person human Q390420
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John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl

Summary

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl is a human[1]. He was born on May 6, 1729[2]. He died in Perth[3]. He died on November 5, 1774[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl died in Perth[3].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was born on May 6, 1729[2].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl died on November 5, 1774[4].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl is buried at Dunkeld[8].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's father was Lord George Murray[9].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's mother was Amelia Murray[10].
  • Among John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's spouses was Charlotte Murray, Duchess of Atholl[11].
  • A child of John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl[12].
  • A child of John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was Lord George Murray[13].
  • A child of John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was Lord Henry Murray[14].
  • A child of John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was Lady Charlotte Murray[15].
  • A child of John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was Lady Amelia Murray[16].
  • A child of John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was Lady Jane Murray[17].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl held citizenship in Scotland[18].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's professions included politician[5].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl held the position of Member of the House of Lords of Great Britain[19].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[20].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was educated at Eton College[21].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[22].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl received the Order of the Thistle[23].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl is recorded as male[24].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's noble title is recorded as Duke of Atholl[26].
  • John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's noble title is recorded as Lord of Mann[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was born on May 6, 1729[2]. His father was Lord George Murray[9]. His mother was Amelia Murray[10].

Education

Educated at Eton College[21], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1734[33], headquartered in Göttingen[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Member of the House of Lords of Great Britain[19], a position[35], in Kingdom of Great Britain[36], founded in 1707[37] and member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[20].

Recognition

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl received the Order of the Thistle[23].

Personal Life

Among John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's spouses was Charlotte Murray, Duchess of Atholl[11]. Children include John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl[12], a politician[38], 1755–1830[39], of Scotland[40], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[41]; Lord George Murray[13], an inventor[42], 1761–1803[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44]; Lord Henry Murray[14], a soldier[45], 1767–1805[46]; Lady Charlotte Murray[15]; Lady Amelia Murray[16]; and Lady Jane Murray[17], an aristocrat[47]. He was affiliated with the Tories[48].

Death and Burial

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl died on November 5, 1774[4]. He died in Perth[3]. The cause of death was drowning[49]. Burial took place at Dunkeld[8].

Why It Matters

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where did John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl die?

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl passed away in Perth[3].

Who were John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's parents?

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's father was Lord George Murray[9]. John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's mother was Amelia Murray[10].

Who was John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl married to?

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl's spouses include Charlotte Murray, Duchess of Atholl[11].

What did John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl do for work?

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl worked as politician[5] and aristocrat[6].

Where did John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl go to school?

John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was educated at Eton College[21] and University of Göttingen[22].

What awards did John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl receive?

Honors received include Order of the Thistle[23].

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  11. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  26. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Murray
    Country of citizenship Scotland
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