George Murray (British Army officer)
Sir George Murray GCB GCH FRS (6 February 1772 – 28 July 1846) was a British soldier and politician from Scotland.
The Right Honourable Sir George Murray GCB GCH FRS | |
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George Murray portrait by John Hoppner RA | |
| 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 | 6 February 1772 Ochtertyre, Perthshire |
| Died | 28 July 1846 (aged 74) Belgrave Square, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Tory |
| Spouse |
Louisa Erskine
(m. 1825; died 1842) |
| Children | 1 |
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