About William Murray
Lived 1796 – 1870 (aged 73–74). William Murray was a British politician.
William Murray (1796–?) was a British Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1859 to 1865.
At the 1859 general election Murray was elected unopposed as one of the two Members of Parliament (MPs) for Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, he did not stand again at the 1865 general election.
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Who was William Murray?
British Conservative politician
When was William Murray born?
William Murray was born in 1796.
When did William Murray die?
William Murray died in 1870.
What was William Murray's occupation?
William Murray was a politician.
What nationality was William Murray?
William Murray was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Murray (Newcastle-under-Lyme MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Murray. https://biography.guide/william-murray-politician-1796/
MLA: "William Murray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-murray-politician-1796/.
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