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Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray

1903 – 1977

British politician

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About Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray

Lived 1903 – 1977 (aged 73). Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray was a British politician.

Sir Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray (19 December 1903 – 21 March 1977) was Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Scotland between 1947 and 1951, Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, and a Justice of the Peace.

The son of Alfred Alexander Arbuthnot Murray and Bethany (née Moir), Murray was educated Daniel Stewart's College and George Heriot's School. He was elected a City Councillor of Edinburgh in 1929, and served as Hon. City Treasurer 1943–46. He was President of the Scottish Liberal Party Organisation 1961–65.

He was also an Honorary Colonel of the 52nd (Queens Edinburgh Royal Scots) Searchlight, of the 130th Light Anti-Aircraft and of the 587th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery.

Murray was awarded the OBE in 1945, and knighted on 25 February 1949 to become Sir Andrew Murray. He was appointed Commander of the Venerable Order of Saint John, 24 June 1949, and a Knight of St John in 1954. He was Chancellor of the Priory of Scotland and Preceptor of Torphichen.

In 1950, he received an honorary doctorate of law from the University of Edinburgh. On 23 January 1953 he was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Edinburgh. He was chairman of the board of trustees of the Scottish National War Memorial at The Castle, Edinburgh, and author of The Scottish National War Memorial: The Castle Edinburgh.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
George Heriot's School, Stewart's Melville College
Positions held
Lord Provost of Edinburgh
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray?

British politician (1903-1977)

When was Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray born?

Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray was born on 19 December 1903 in Edinburgh.

When did Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray die?

Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray died on 21 March 1977.

What was Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray's occupation?

Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray was a politician.

What nationality was Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray?

Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Hunter Arbuthnot Murray

· Wikidata: Q4757372

· DBpedia: Andrew Murray (Scottish politician)

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