John Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl
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John George Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl, KT, GCVO, CB, DSO, PC, ADC (15 December 1871 – 16 March 1942), styled Marquess of Tullibardine until 1917, was a British soldier and Unionist politician.
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The Duke of Atholl | |
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Nickname(s) | Bardie (short for Tullibardine) |
Born | (1871-12-15)15 December 1871 Blair Castle, Perthshire |
Died | 16 March 1942(1942-03-16) (aged 70) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Royal Horse Guards Scottish Horse |
Commands held | The Scottish Horse Brigade |
Battles/wars | Siege of Khartoum Battle of Atbara Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Knight of the Order of the Thistle Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Spouse(s) | Katharine Ramsay |
Other work | Unionist Member of Parliament Lord Chamberlain |
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