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The Duke of Atholl | |
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11th Duke of Atholl | |
In office 1996–2012 | |
Preceded by | The 10th Duke of Atholl |
Succeeded by | The 12th Duke of Atholl |
Personal details | |
Born | John Murray 19 January 1929 Johannesburg, South Africa |
Died | 15 May 2012 South Africa | (aged 83)
Spouse | Margaret Yvonne Leach |
Children | Lady Jennifer Murray The 12th Duke of Atholl Lord Craig John Murray |
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.