James Murray
British Army general
Died when: 73 years 148 days (880 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
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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