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John Murray, 2nd marquess and 1st duke of Atholl

Scottish noble
Also known as: John Murray, 2nd Marquess and 1st Duke of Atholl, Marquess of Tullibardin, Earl of Strathtay and Strathardle, Viscount of Balwhidder, Glenalmond, and Glenlyon, Lord Murray, Balvenie, and Gask(Show More)
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John Murray, 2nd marquess and 1st duke of Atholl (born February 24, 1660, Knowsley, Lancashire, England—died November 14, 1724, Huntingtower, Perth, Scotland) was a leading Scottish supporter of William and Mary and of the Hanoverian succession. Son of the 1st marquess of Atholl, he favored the accession of William and Mary in 1689 but was unable, during his father’s absence, to prevent the majority of his clan under the command of his brother, Lord James...

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