Alexander Murray, 1st Baron Murray of Elibank
| The Right Honourable The Lord Murray of Elibank PC | |
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| Comptroller of the Household | |
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In office 18 December 1905 – 5 June 1909 | |
| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Prime Minister |
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman H. H. Asquith |
| Preceded by | The Viscount Valentia |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Liverpool |
| Under-Secretary of State for India | |
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In office 5 June 1909 – 14 February 1910 | |
| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith |
| Preceded by | Thomas Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Hon. Edwin Samuel Montagu |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury | |
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In office 14 February 1910 – 7 August 1912 | |
| Monarch |
Edward VII George V |
| Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith |
| Preceded by | Jack Pease |
| Succeeded by | Percy Illingworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 April 1870 |
| Died | 13 September 1920 (aged 50) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Hilda Murray (d. 1929) |
Alexander William Charles Oliphant Murray, 1st Baron Murray of Elibank PC (12 April 1870 – 13 September 1920), called The Master of Elibank between 1871 and 1912, was a Scottish nobleman and conservative[1] Liberal politician. He served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Government Whip) under H. H. Asquith between 1910 and 1912, when he was forced to resign after being implicated in the Marconi scandal.
Background and education
Elibank was the eldest son of Montolieu Oliphant-Murray, 1st Viscount Elibank, and Blanche Alice, daughter of Edward John Scott.[2] He was educated at Cheltenham.
Political career
Elibank unsuccessfully contested Edinburgh West in May 1895, Peebles and Selkirk in July 1895 and the City of York by-election of 1900. However, in October 1900 he was successfully returned to parliament for Midlothian, a seat he held until 1906 and again from 1910 to 1912.[3] From 1906 to 1910 he represented Peebles and Selkirk.[4]
When the Liberals came to power in December 1905 under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Elibank was appointed Comptroller of the Household, a post he retained when H. H. Asquith became Prime Minister in April 1908, and then served as Under-Secretary of State for India between 1909 and 1910. The latter year he was made Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Government Whip).[2] In 1911 he was sworn of the Privy Council.[5] However, he was forced to resign in August 1912 after being accused of insider trading in the Marconi scandal. Later the same month he was raised to the peerage as Baron Murray of Elibank, of Elibank in the County of Selkirk.[6]
Apart from his political career Elibank was a partner in S. Pearson and Son Ltd.[2]
Personal life
Lord Murray of Elibank married Hilda Louisa Janey, daughter of Lieutenant-General Sir James Wolfe Murray, in 1894. They had no children. He died in September 1920, aged 50, predeceasing his father by seven years. The barony of Murray of Elibank became extinct on his death while his younger brother Gideon eventually succeeded in the viscountcy of Elibank. Lady Murray of Elibank died in September 1929.[2]
References
- ↑ Duncan Tanner (2003-02-13). "Political Change and the Labour Party 1900-1918". Books.google.co.uk. p. 46. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- 1 2 3 4 "Person Page". Thepeerage.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ↑ "THE HOUSE OF COMMONS CONSTITUENCIES BEGINNING WITH "M"". Leighrayment.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ↑ "THE HOUSE OF COMMONS CONSTITUENCIES BEGINNING WITH "P"". Leighrayment.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28473. p. 1939. 7 March 1911.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28636. p. 6100. 16 August 1912.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Alexander Murray, Master of Elibank
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Thomas Gibson-Carmichael, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Midlothian 1900–1906 |
Succeeded by Lord Dalmeny |
| Preceded by Sir Walter Thorburn |
Member of Parliament for Peebles and Selkirk 1906–January 1910 |
Succeeded by William Younger |
| Preceded by Lord Dalmeny |
Member of Parliament for Midlothian January 1910–1912 |
Succeeded by John Augustus Hope |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Viscount Valentia |
Comptroller of the Household 1905–1909 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Liverpool |
| Preceded by Thomas Buchanan |
Under-Secretary of State for India 1909–1910 |
Succeeded by Hon. Edwin Samuel Montagu |
| Preceded by Jack Pease |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury 1910–1912 |
Succeeded by Percy Illingworth |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| New creation | Baron Murray of Elibank 1912–1920 |
Extinct |