George Murray (British Army officer)
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"Sir George Murray" redirects here. For early New Zealand ship, see United Tribes of New Zealand § Flag.
Sir George Murray GCB GCH FRS (6 February 1772 – 28 July 1846) was a British soldier and politician from Scotland.
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Sir George Murray | |
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Secretary of State for War and the Colonies | |
In office 30 May 1828 – 22 November 1830 | |
Monarchs | George IV William IV |
Prime Minister | The Duke of Wellington |
Preceded by | William Huskisson |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Goderich |
Personal details | |
Born | (1772-02-06)6 February 1772 Ochtertyre, Perthshire |
Died | 28 July 1846(1846-07-28) (aged 74) Belgrave Square, London |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse |
Louisa Erskine
(m. 1825; died 1842) |
Children | 1 |
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