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Robert Murray

1689 – 1738

Brigadier-General, Scottish soldier, Member of Parliament, third son of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore

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Lived 1689 – 1738 (aged 49). Robert Murray was a British politician.

Brigadier-General Robert Murray (7 January 1689 – 25 March 1738) was a Scottish soldier and Member of Parliament, the third son of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore and younger brother of John Murray, 2nd Earl of Dunmore.

Background After service with the 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, he was colonel of the 37th Regiment of Foot from 1722 to 1735 and of the 38th Regiment of Foot from 1735 to his death. He was ultimately promoted Brigadier-General in 1735. He was MP for Wootton Bassett from 1722 to 1727 and for Great Bedwyn from 1734 to 1738. He died in March 1738 aged 49.

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Member of Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain
Also known as
Brig.-Gen. Hon. Robert Murray

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Murray?

Brigadier-General, Scottish soldier, Member of Parliament, third son of Charles Murray, 1st Earl of Dunmore

When was Robert Murray born?

Robert Murray was born on 7 January 1689.

When did Robert Murray die?

Robert Murray died on 25 March 1738.

What was Robert Murray's occupation?

Robert Murray was a politician.

What nationality was Robert Murray?

Robert Murray was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Murray

· Wikidata: Q7347884

· DBpedia: Robert Murray (British Army officer, born 1689)

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