David Murray facts for kids
David Murray is a name shared by many different people. This page will help you learn about some of the famous people named David Murray, from business leaders and artists to athletes and politicians.
People in Business
- David Murray (Australian businessman) (born 1949): He was the CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, a very important bank.
- David Murray (Scottish businessman) (born 1951): He was the chairman of Rangers Football Club, a well-known football team in Scotland.
- David Isaac Murray (born 1983): He is an entrepreneur, which means he starts and runs businesses. He is also a computer scientist.
People in Entertainment
- David Murray (painter) (1849–1933): He was a Scottish landscape painter, known for his beautiful pictures of nature.
- David Murray (saxophonist) (born 1955): He is a famous jazz musician who plays the saxophone and clarinet.
- Dave Murray (musician) (born 1956): He is a guitarist for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, a very popular music group.
- David Murray (actor) (born 1970): He is an actor from Ireland.
People in Politics
- David Murray, 1st Viscount of Stormont (died 1631): He was a Scottish courtier, meaning he served in the royal court.
- David Murray (poet) (1567–1629): He was a poet who was a favorite of Henry, Prince of Wales.
- David Murray, 2nd Earl of Mansfield (1727–1796): He was also known as the 7th Viscount of Stormont.
- David Murray (1748–1794): He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for areas like Peeblesshire. An MP is someone elected to represent people in government.
- David William Murray, 3rd Earl of Mansfield (1777–1840): He was a British army officer and a peer, which is a noble title.
- David Murray (South Australian politician) (1829–1907): He was a politician in South Australia in the late 1800s.
- David King Murray, Lord Birnam (1884–1955): He was a Scottish politician and a judge.
- David Murray (New South Wales politician) (1885–1928): He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, which is like a state parliament.
- David Murray (Scottish politician) (1900–?): He was a Scottish nationalist and a member of the Liberal Party.
People in Sports
Football and Rugby
- David Murray (footballer born 1901): A South African football player who played for Bristol Rovers.
- David Murray (footballer, born 1882) (1882–1915): A Scottish football player who played for famous teams like Liverpool and Everton.
- David Murray (footballer, born 1901): Another Scottish football player who played for Queen's Park and Annan Athletic.
- David Murray (footballer, born 1967): An English football player who played for Chester City.
- David Murray (Australian footballer) (born 1955): An Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne.
- David Murray (rugby union) (born 1995): A rugby union player from South Africa.
Other Sports
- David Murray (racing driver) (1909–1973): A Scottish Formula One racing driver.
- David Murray (water polo) (1925–2020): A British Olympic water polo player.
- David Murray (cricketer) (born 1950): A cricketer from the West Indies.
- Dave Murray (skier) (1953–1990): A Canadian alpine skier.
Other Notable People
- David Murray (bishop): An Anglican bishop, a high-ranking religious leader.
- David Murray (educator) (1830–1905): An American educator who advised the government in Japan during the Meiji period.
- David Murray (Glasgow solicitor) (1842–1928): A Scottish lawyer who was also interested in old books and history (an antiquarian and bibliophile).
- David Christie Murray (1847–1907): An English journalist and writer.
- David Stark Murray (1900–1977): A British president of the Socialist Medical Association.
- David Murray (RAF officer) (born 1963): A British air marshal, a high rank in the Royal Air Force.
- David Leslie Murray: A British author and editor of the Times Literary Supplement, a well-known literary magazine.
See also
In Spanish: David Murray para niños
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