George Murray ( 1772 - 1846 )

Birth: The family seat, Ochtertyre, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland (06 February 1772) Death: His residence, 5 Belgrave Square, London (28 July 1846) Burial: By his wife in Kensal Green cemetery, London Profession: Soldier Education: Edinburgh University Career: Entered the Army (1789); Quarter Master General in the Peninsular War; Chief of Staff with the army in Paris (for 3 years); Lieutenant General of the Ordnance; Privy Councillor; Commander in Chief, Ireland; Secretary of State for the Colonies; MP for Perth (1823); General (1841) Honours: KCB 1813 Membership: Fellow Election Date: 19/06/1823.