John Murray of Broughton

Scottish Jacobite
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John Murray of Broughton

Summary

John Murray of Broughton is a human[1]. He was born in Broughton[2]. He was born on January 1, 1714[3]. He died on December 6, 1777[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • John Murray of Broughton was born in Broughton[2].
  • John Murray of Broughton was born on January 1, 1714[3].
  • John Murray of Broughton was born on January 1, 1715[6].
  • John Murray of Broughton died on December 6, 1777[4].
  • John Murray of Broughton's father was Sir David Murray of Stanhope, 2nd Bt.[7].
  • John Murray of Broughton's mother was Margaret Scott[8].
  • John Murray of Broughton was married to Margaret Ferguson[9].
  • Among John Murray of Broughton's spouses was Dorothy Webb[10].
  • A child of John Murray of Broughton was Charles Murray[11].
  • John Murray of Broughton was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • John Murray of Broughton's education included a stint at Leiden University[13].
  • John Murray of Broughton received the baronet[14].
  • John Murray of Broughton is recorded as male[15].
  • John Murray of Broughton's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Murray of Broughton's family name is recorded as Murray[17].
  • John Murray of Broughton's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Murray of Broughton's political ideology is recorded as Jacobitism[19].
  • John Murray of Broughton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].

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Origins and Family

John Murray of Broughton's place of birth was Broughton[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1714[3] and January 1, 1715[6]. His father was Sir David Murray of Stanhope, 2nd Bt.[7]. His mother was Margaret Scott[8].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[12], a public university[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1583[23], headquartered in Edinburgh[24] and Leiden University[13], a university[25], in Netherlands[26], founded in 1575[27], headquartered in Leiden[28].

Recognition

John Murray of Broughton received the baronet[14].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Ferguson[9] and Dorothy Webb[10]. A child of John Murray of Broughton was Charles Murray[11].

Death and Burial

John Murray of Broughton died on December 6, 1777[4].

Why It Matters

John Murray of Broughton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Where was John Murray of Broughton born?

John Murray of Broughton was born in Broughton[2].

Who were John Murray of Broughton's parents?

John Murray of Broughton's father was Sir David Murray of Stanhope, 2nd Bt.[7]. John Murray of Broughton's mother was Margaret Scott[8].

Who was John Murray of Broughton married to?

John Murray of Broughton's spouses include Margaret Ferguson[9] and Dorothy Webb[10].

Where did John Murray of Broughton go to school?

John Murray of Broughton was educated at University of Edinburgh[12] and Leiden University[13].

What awards did John Murray of Broughton receive?

Honors received include baronet[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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