John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl
John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl (19 January 1929 – 15 May 2012), was a South African-born hereditary peer of the Peerage of Scotland, hereditary Clan Chief of Clan Murray, and Colonel-in-Chief of the Atholl Highlanders. As Duke of Atholl, he commanded the only legal private army in Europe. He acceded as the 11th duke on 27 February 1996, succeeding his second cousin, once removed, The 10th Duke of Atholl.
The Duke of Atholl | |
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1997 photograph by Allan Warren | |
| 11th Duke of Atholl | |
| Preceded by | The 10th Duke of Atholl |
| Succeeded by | The 12th Duke of Atholl |
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| Born | John Murray 19 January 1929 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Died | 15 May 2012 (aged 83) South Africa |
| Spouse | Margaret Yvonne Leach |
| Children | Lady Jennifer Murray The 12th Duke of Atholl Lord Craig John Murray |
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