About James Murray
Lived 1600 – 1700. James Murray was a military officer.
Rear-Admiral James Murray was a Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Navy officer. Born in Scotland, he emigrated to the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and worked as a shipbuilder and naval officer during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa. He designed the galleon Król Dawid and in 1627 commanded it at the Battle of Oliwa during the Polish–Swedish War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Murray?
Scottish admiral and shipbuilder
When was James Murray born?
James Murray was born in 1600.
When did James Murray die?
James Murray died in 1700 in Poznań.
What was James Murray's occupation?
James Murray was a military officer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Murray (naval officer)
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