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Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl

1814 – 1897

British courtier (1814-1897); Mistress of the Robes and Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria

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About Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl

Lived 1814 – 1897 (aged 82). Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl was a British courtier and aristocrat.

Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl (née Anne Home-Drummond; 17 June 1814 – 22 May 1897), and known as the Lady Glenlyon between 1839–46, as the Duchess of Atholl between 1846–64 and as the Dowager Duchess of Atholl between 1864–97, was a Scottish aristocrat and courtier. For 55 years, she was a close friend of Queen Victoria, who referred to her as "the dear Duchess".

Life and career Murray was born at Edinburgh, Scotland, the daughter of Henry Home-Drummond, 6th of Blair Drummond. Her mother, Christian, was the daughter of Col. Charles Moray, 15th of Abercairny and Anne Stirling (daughter of Sir William Stirling), and eventual heiress to her brother William Moray-Stirling, 17th of Abercairny. At Blair Drummond, where she spent her childhood, Anne was a neighbour of the Murrays of Atholl family at Blair Castle.

The Duke and Duchess (who preferred the earlier spelling of Athole for their title and residence) had one child, John Stewart-Murray, 7th Duke of Atholl (1840–1917).

She was buried in the Murray family vault at the Old Blair churchyard.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Courtier, aristocrat
Positions held
Mistress of the Robes, Lady of the Bedchamber
Awards
Royal Order of Victoria and Albert
Also known as
Anne Home-Drummond, Anne Murray, Lady Glenlyon, Baroness Glenlyon, Dowager Duchess of Atholl, Duchess of Athole
moreDowager Duchess of Athole

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl?

British courtier (1814-1897); Mistress of the Robes and Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria

When was Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl born?

Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl was born on 17 June 1814 in Edinburgh.

When did Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl die?

Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl died on 22 May 1897 in Dunkeld.

What was Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl's occupation?

Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl was a courtier and aristocrat.

What nationality was Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl?

Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl

· Wikidata: Q3617938

· DBpedia: Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl

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