John Stewart-Murray, 7th Duke of Atholl
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John James Hugh Henry Stewart-Murray, 7th Duke of Atholl KT
(6 August 1840 – 20 January 1917), styled Marquess of Tullibardine between 1846 and 1864, was a a Scottish peer.
, and Anne
, daughter of Henry Home-Drummond
. He was educated at Eton
.
in 1868 and was Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle
from 1910 until his death. He is also remembered for having devoted years of his life to editing the records of the family and the related history.
in July 1902, aged 58. Atholl remained a widower until his death at Blair Castle
in January 1917, aged 76. He was succeeded in the dukedom by his second but eldest surviving son, John
.
Order of the Thistle
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland who asserted that he was reviving an earlier Order...
(6 August 1840 – 20 January 1917), styled Marquess of Tullibardine between 1846 and 1864, was a a Scottish peer.
Background and education
Atholl was the only child of George Murray, 6th Duke of AthollGeorge Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl
George Augustus Frederick John Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl KT, DL was a Scottish peer and freemason....
, and Anne
Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl
Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl , born Anne Home-Drummond and known as The Lady Glenlyon between 1839 and 1846, as The Duchess of Atholl between 1846 and 1864 and as The Dowager Duchess of Atholl between 1864 and 1897, was a Scottish courtier and close friend of Queen Victoria.Murray was born at...
, daughter of Henry Home-Drummond
Henry Home-Drummond
Henry Home-Drummond was a Scottish politician.Home-Drummond was called to the Scottish Bar in 1808, and later served as Vice-Lieutenant of Perthshire...
. He was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
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Career
Atholl served in the Scots Fusilier Guards, achieving the rank of captain in 1864. The latter year he also succeeded his father in the dukedom. In 1865 he registered the additional surname of Stewart at the Lyon Court. From 1878 to 1917 he served as Lord-Lieutenant of Perthshire. He was appointed a Knight of the ThistleOrder of the Thistle
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland who asserted that he was reviving an earlier Order...
in 1868 and was Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle
Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle
The Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle is an office of the Order of the Thistle, established in 1687. The Chancellor is normally one of the knights, though not necessarily the most senior.-Office Holders from 1913:...
from 1910 until his death. He is also remembered for having devoted years of his life to editing the records of the family and the related history.
Family
Atholl married Louisa, daughter of Sir Thomas Moncreiffe, 7th Baronet, in 1863. They had four sons (of whom the eldest died in infancy) and three daughters. The Duchess of Atholl died in ItalyItaly
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
in July 1902, aged 58. Atholl remained a widower until his death at Blair Castle
Blair Castle
Blair Castle stands in its grounds near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire in Scotland. It is the home of the Clan Murray family, who hold the title of Duke of Atholl, though the current Duke, John Murray, lives in South Africa....
in January 1917, aged 76. He was succeeded in the dukedom by his second but eldest surviving son, John
John Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl
Colonel John George Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl KT GCVO CB DSO PC ADC , styled Marquess of Tullibardine until 1917, was a Scottish soldier and Conservative politician.-Early life:...
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