William Murray
Liberal Unionist and later Unionist Party politician in Scotland
About William Murray
Lived 1865 – 1923 (aged 57–58). William Murray was a British politician.
Major William Murray (1865 – 5 March 1923) was a Liberal Unionist and later Unionist Party politician in Scotland. He was elected at 1918 general election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dumfriesshire, as a Coalition Unionist, but did not stand again at the 1922 election.
Murray had earlier contested the seat as a Liberal Unionist in both the January 1910 and December 1910 general elections, but lost on both occasions by margins (by margins of 6.6% and 6.4% respectively). He had also stood twice without success in the Dumfries Burghs constituency, at the 1895 and 1900 general elections.
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Who was William Murray?
Liberal Unionist and later Unionist Party politician in Scotland
When was William Murray born?
William Murray was born in 1865.
When did William Murray die?
William Murray died on 5 March 1923.
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 (Dumfriesshire MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Murray. https://biography.guide/william-murray-politician-1865/
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