About Alexander Murray
Lived 1680 – 1750 (aged 69–70). Alexander Murray was a Scottish politician.
Alexander Murray ( – 1 May 1750) was a Scottish politician who sat in the British House of Commons from 1715 to 1727.
Early life and family
Murray was the second son of Richard Murray of Broughton, in Wigtownshire (a member of the pre-Union Parliament of Scotland) and his wife Anna Lennox, the daughter of Alexander Lennox of Cally. His brother John Murray was also a member of Parliament of Scotland.
Career At the 1715 general election, Murray elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kirkcudbright Stewartry. He was re-elected unopposed in 1722, but was defeated at the 1727 election.
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Who was Alexander Murray?
Scottish politician
When was Alexander Murray born?
Alexander Murray was born in 1680.
When did Alexander Murray die?
Alexander Murray died on 1 May 1750.
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Alexander Murray was a politician.
What nationality was Alexander Murray?
Alexander Murray was Scottish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alexander Murray (died 1750)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Murray. https://biography.guide/alexander-murray-politician-1680/
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