James Murray (British Army officer)

(1721-1794)

British Army officer and colonial administrator

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General James Murray FRS (20 January 1721 – 18 June 1794) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Quebec from 1760 to 1768 and governor of Minorca from 1778 to 1782. Born in Ballencrieff, East Lothian, Murray travelled to North America and took part in the French and Indian War. After the conflict, his administration of the Province of Quebec was noted for its successes, being marked by positive relationships with French Canadians, who were reassured of the traditional rights and customs. Murray died in Battle, East Sussex in 1794.

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Born	James Murray 21 January 1721 Ballencrieff, East Lothian, Scotland
Died	18 June 1794 (aged 73) Battle, East Sussex
Zodiac	Aquarius
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James Patrick Murray (British Army officer) · Son · 1782-1834 · British soldier edit info

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Patrick Murray, 5th Lord Elibank · Brother · 1703-1778 · Scottish soldier, lawyer, author and economist edit info

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Alexander Murray of Elibank · Brother · 1712-1778 · British soldier edit info

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Alexander Murray (British Army officer, died 1762) · Cousin · 1715-1762 · British general edit info

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George Faulds Stirling · Grandfather · 1877-1966 · Canadian politician edit info

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