Bruce Murray, 12th Duke of Atholl facts for kids
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The Duke of Atholl
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| Preceded by | John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl |
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Bruce George Ronald Murray
6 April 1960 Louis Trichardt, South Africa |
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| Residences | Louis Trichardt, South Africa |
Bruce George Ronald Murray, 12th Duke of Atholl (born on April 6, 1960), is a businessman from South Africa. He holds a special title called a "peer" and is the leader, or chief, of Clan Murray.
As the Duke of Atholl, he has a very rare right. He can raise Europe's only legal private army, known as the Atholl Highlanders. This special permission was given to his family by Queen Victoria in 1844 after she visited Blair Atholl.
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Life and Work
Early Years
Bruce George Ronald Murray is the son of John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl. His mother is Margaret Yvonne Leach. He finished high school at Jeppe High School for Boys in Johannesburg in 1979.
After high school, he studied at Saasveld Forestry College. He then completed two years of National Service with the South African Infantry Corps. He is currently a volunteer in the Transvaal Scottish Regiment, where he holds the rank of lieutenant.
Career Path
Before becoming a Duke, Bruce Murray managed a tea plantation. Later, he ran a business that made signs for buildings.
In 2000, he joined the Atholl Highlanders and was made a lieutenant colonel. When his father passed away on May 15, 2012, Bruce Murray became the 12th Duke of Atholl. This meant he inherited all of his father's titles.
Family Life
The Duke has two sons and one daughter from his first marriage.
