George Murray (Royal Navy officer, born 1741)
British naval officer and politician (1741–1797) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the younger admiral of the same name, see George Murray (Royal Navy officer).
Vice Admiral George Murray (22 August 1741 – 17 October 1797) was a Royal Navy officer and politician. He was the third son of the Jacobite general Lord George Murray.
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George Murray | |
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Born | 22 August 1741 Tullibardine, Perthshire |
Died | 17 October 1797 (1797-10-18) (aged 56) Hunton, Kent |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Commands held | North American Station |
Battles/wars | Battle of Dogger Bank |
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