John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl
The Duke of Atholl | |
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1997 photograph by Allan Warren | |
| 11th Duke of Atholl | |
| In office 1996–2012 | |
| Preceded by | The 10th Duke of Atholl |
| Succeeded by | The 12th Duke of Atholl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Murray 19 January 1929 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Died | 15 May 2012 (aged 83) Haenertsburg, South Africa |
| Spouse | Margaret Yvonne Leach |
| Children | Lady Jennifer Murray The 12th Duke of Atholl Lord Craig Murray |
John Murray, 11th Duke of Atholl (19 January 1929 – 15 May 2012), was a Scots Afrikaner aristocrat, a Peer of Scotland, hereditary Clan Chief of Clan Murray, and Colonel-in-Chief of the Atholl Highlanders.
As 11th Duke of Atholl, he commanded the only legal private army in Europe. He succeeded his second cousin, once removed, the 10th Duke of Atholl, in the family titles on 27 February 1996.