David King Murray, Lord Birnam
Thomas David King Murray, Lord Birnam, FRSE (29 March 1884 – 5 June 1955), known as Lord Murray between 1938 and 1941 and Sir David King Murray between 1941 and 1945, was a Scottish advocate and judge who served for two years as Unionist Member of Parliament (MP).
The Honourable Lord Birnam FRSE | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland | |
| In office 3 July 1945 – 1955 | |
| Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Member of Parliament for Midlothian & Peebles Northern | |
| In office 11 February 1943 – 15 June 1945 | |
| Preceded by | John Colville |
| Succeeded by | Lord John Hope |
| Solicitor General for Scotland | |
| In office 10 June 1941 – 3 July 1945 | |
| Preceded by | James Reid |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Blades |
| Chairman of the Scottish Land Court | |
| In office 10 May 1938 – 10 June 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Lord MacGregor Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Lord Gibson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas David King Murray 29 March 1884 Bothwell, Lanarkshire |
| Died | 5 June 1955 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Spouse | Edith Lilian Archer |
| Relations | James Murray (father) |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Profession | Advocate |
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