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Matthew Murray

1735 – 1791

Scottish minister and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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About Matthew Murray

Lived 1735 – 1791 (aged 55–56).

The Rev Matthew Murray FRSE (1735-1791) was an 18th-century Scottish minister and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Life He was born in North Berwick in 1735 the son of Rev George Murray and his wife Anna Reid.

He was licensed to preach in 1756. He originally preached in Haddington but in 1758 he replaced his father in his home town of North Berwick, remaining there for the rest of his life.

In 1784 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were William Robertson, Alexander Carlyle, and Henry Grieve.

He died in North Berwick on 13 August 1791.

Family In 1772 he married Anne Hill (d.1803) sister of Rev George Hill.

Their children included Rev George Murray and Hugh Murray.

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Important facts

Born
1735
Birth century
Died
1791
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Matthew Murray?

Scottish minister and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

When was Matthew Murray born?

Matthew Murray was born in 1735.

When did Matthew Murray die?

Matthew Murray died in 1791.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew Murray

· Wikidata: Q42887517

· DBpedia: Matthew Murray (minister)

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