John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl

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John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl (born 19 January 1929) is a British peer. He has reportedly refused to use his inherited peerage titles. He received a BSc in Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand, a leading South African university. He owns the only legal private army in Europe, the Atholl Highlanders.

He married Margaret Leach in 1956, and together they have three children:

  • Bruce George Ronald Murray, Marquess of Tullibardine (b.1960)
  • The Lord Craig John Murray (b.1963)
  • The Lady Jennifer Murray (b.1958)

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Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by
George Murray
Duke of Atholl
1996–present
Succeeded by
(current incumbent)
Order of precedence in the United Kingdom
Preceded by
His Grace the Duke of Argyll & Argyll
His Grace the Duke of Atholl
United Kingdom Order of Precedence
Gentlemen
Succeeded by
His Grace the Duke of Montrose