James Stewart-Murray, 9th Duke of Atholl
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James Stewart-Murray, 9th Duke of Atholl (18 August 1879–8 May 1957), styled Lord James Stewart-Murray until 1942, was a Scottish peer and soldier.
Stewart-Murray was the fourth and youngest son of John Stewart-Murray, 7th Duke of Atholl
, and Louisa, daughter of Sir Thomas Moncreiffe, 7th Baronet. He was educated at Eton
. He was a Major in the 1st Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders
and fought in the Second Boer War
, where he was mentioned in despatches and won two medals and six clasps
, and in the First World War, where he was wounded, captured and held as a Prisoner of War
. He became a Freemason in Lodge St. John, No. 14 (now the United Lodge of Dunkeld) at the same time as his elder brother Lord George in 1914. In 1942, aged 62, he succeeded his elder brother John
in the dukedom.
Atholl died unmarried in May 1957, aged 77. On his death the barony of Strange
fell into abeyance
while the barony of Percy
was passed on to his kinsman the 10th Duke of Northumberland
. The baronies of Murray and Glenlyon and earldom of Strange became extinct. He was succeeded in the dukedom and other Scottish titles by his distant relative, George Murray
.
Major
Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
James Stewart-Murray, 9th Duke of Atholl (18 August 1879–8 May 1957), styled Lord James Stewart-Murray until 1942, was a Scottish peer and soldier.
Stewart-Murray was the fourth and youngest son of John Stewart-Murray, 7th Duke of Atholl
John Stewart-Murray, 7th Duke of Atholl
John James Hugh Henry Stewart-Murray, 7th Duke of Atholl KT , styled Marquess of Tullibardine between 1846 and 1864, was a a Scottish peer.-Background and education:...
, and Louisa, daughter of Sir Thomas Moncreiffe, 7th Baronet. 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"....
. He was a Major in the 1st Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders
Cameron Highlanders
Cameron Highlanders may mean:* The Highlanders , infantry regiment in the Scottish Division of the British Army* The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces...
and fought in the Second Boer War
Second Boer War
The Second Boer War was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902 between the British Empire and the Afrikaans-speaking Dutch settlers of two independent Boer republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State...
, where he was mentioned in despatches and won two medals and six clasps
Medal bar
A medal bar or medal clasp is a thin metal bar attached to the ribbon of a military decoration, civil decoration, or other medal. It is most commonly used to indicate the campaign or operation the recipient received the award for, and multiple bars on the same medal are used to indicate that the...
, and in the First World War, where he was wounded, captured and held as a Prisoner of War
Prisoner of war
A prisoner of war or enemy prisoner of war is a person, whether civilian or combatant, who is held in custody by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict...
. He became a Freemason in Lodge St. John, No. 14 (now the United Lodge of Dunkeld) at the same time as his elder brother Lord George in 1914. In 1942, aged 62, he succeeded his elder brother 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:...
in the dukedom.
Atholl died unmarried in May 1957, aged 77. On his death the barony of Strange
Baron Strange
Baron Strange is a title that has been created several times in the Peerage of England. Two creations, one in 1295 and another in 1325, had only one holder each, upon the death of whom they became extinct. Two of the creations are still extant, however...
fell into abeyance
Abeyance
Abeyance is a state of expectancy in respect of property, titles or office, when the right to them is not vested in any one person, but awaits the appearance or determination of the true owner. In law, the term abeyance can only be applied to such future estates as have not yet vested or possibly...
while the barony of Percy
Baron Percy
The title Baron Percy has been created several times in the Peerage of England. The first, in 1066 a Feudal Barony rather than a peerage, became extinct in 1299. The second, in 1299, became extinct in 1517. The third, in 1557, became extinct in 1670. The present creation was in 1722, by writ of...
was passed on to his kinsman the 10th Duke of Northumberland
Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland
Hugh Algernon Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland KG, GCVO, KStJ, PC, TD, FRS was the son of Alan Percy, 8th Duke of Northumberland and Lady Helen Gordon-Lennox.-Career:...
. The baronies of Murray and Glenlyon and earldom of Strange became extinct. He was succeeded in the dukedom and other Scottish titles by his distant relative, George Murray
George Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl
George Iain Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl DL , known as Wee Iain, was a Scottish peer and landowner.Murray was the only surviving child of Lieutenant-Colonel George Anthony Murray , who was killed in action in the Second World War, and the Honourable Angela, daughter of Weetman Pearson, 2nd Viscount...
.