John Stewart-Murray, 7th Duke of Atholl facts for kids
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The Duke of Atholl
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The Duke of Atholl, c. 1860s
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| Lord-Lieutenant of Perthshire | |
| In office 1878–1917 |
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| Monarch | Victoria Edward VII George V |
| Preceded by | The Lord Kinnaird |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Atholl |
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| Born | 6 August 1840 |
| Died | 20 January 1917 (aged 76) Blair Castle, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse |
Louisa Moncreiffe
(m. 1863; died 1902) |
| Children | 7, including Dorothea, Evelyn, John, and James |
| Parents | George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl Anne Home-Drummond |
John James Hugh Henry Stewart-Murray, the 7th Duke of Atholl, was an important Scottish noble. He was born on August 6, 1840, and passed away on January 20, 1917.
Before he became the Duke, he was known as the Marquess of Tullibardine from 1846 to 1864. Being a "Duke" or "Marquess" means he held a very high rank in the British nobility.
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His Life and Work
Early Years and Education
John James Hugh Henry Stewart-Murray was the only child of George Murray, the 6th Duke of Atholl. His mother was Anne Home-Drummond.
He attended Eton College, a famous school in England. This education prepared him for a life of public service.
Military Service and Dukedom
The Duke of Atholl had a military career. He served in the Scots Fusilier Guards, which is a part of the British Army. By 1864, he had reached the rank of Captain.
In that same year, 1864, he became the 7th Duke of Atholl after his father passed away. A year later, in 1865, he officially added the surname "Stewart" to his family name.
Public Service and Honors
From 1878 until his death in 1917, the Duke served as the Lord-Lieutenant of Perthshire. This role meant he was the King's or Queen's personal representative in the area of Perthshire, Scotland. It was a very important position.
He was also given a special honor called the Order of the Thistle in 1868. This is one of the highest honors in Scotland. From 1913 until he died, he was the Chancellor of this Order.
The Duke spent many years working on his family's history. He carefully edited and organized old records. This helped preserve important information about his family and their past.
Family Life
In 1863, a few months before he became Duke, John James Hugh Henry Stewart-Murray married Louisa Moncreiffe. She was born in 1844 and passed away in 1902.
Louisa, the Duchess of Atholl, was very interested in the Scottish Horse. This was a military regiment (a group of soldiers) that her son, Lord Tullibardine, helped create. They served in South Africa during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). The Duchess even helped get supplies for the soldiers in 1902.
The Duchess of Atholl died in Italy in July 1902 when she was 58 years old. The Duke of Atholl remained a widower until his own death. He passed away at Blair Castle in January 1917, at the age of 76.
The Duke and Duchess had seven children together. They had four sons, though their eldest son died when he was a baby. They also had three daughters, all of whom lived to be adults.
Some of their notable children include:
- Lady Evelyn Stewart Murray, who was known for studying Scottish folklore.
- Lady Dorothea Ruggles-Brise, who collected old Scottish music.
After the 7th Duke's death, his second son, John Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl, became the 8th Duke. Later, his third son, Major James Stewart-Murray, became the 9th Duke.
Children of the 7th Duke
- Lady Dorothea Louisa Stewart-Murray (born 1866): She married Major Harold Goodeve Ruggles-Brise.
- Lady Helen Stewart-Murray (born 1867).
- Lady Evelyn Stewart-Murray (1868–1940).
- John Stewart-Murray (1869–1869): He was known as the Marquess of Tullibardine but sadly died as a baby.
- John George Stewart-Murray (1871–1942): He became the 8th Duke of Atholl.
- Major Lord George Stewart-Murray (1873–1914).
- Lord James Thomas Stewart-Murray (1879–1957): He later became the 9th Duke of Atholl.
