William Mure (1718–1776)
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William Mure (December 1718 – 25 March 1776), known as others of his family as William Mure of Caldwell, was a Scottish lawyer and politician. He became a Baron of the Scots Exchequer and was a friend of Prime Minister Lord Bute and David Hume.[1][2]
Quick Facts Lord Rector of Glasgow University, Preceded by ...
William Mure | |
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Lord Rector of Glasgow University | |
In office 1764–1767 | |
Preceded by | 1st Baronet Miller |
Succeeded by | 4th Earl of Selkirk |
Baron of the Court of Exchequer in Scotland | |
In office 1761–1776 | |
Member of Parliament for Renfrewshire | |
In office 1742–1761 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Cunninghame |
Succeeded by | Patrick Crauford |
Personal details | |
Born | December 1718 |
Died | (1776-03-25)25 March 1776 |
Nationality | Scottish |
Spouse | Anne Graham |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) | William Mure Anne Stewart |
Relatives | Sir James Stewart (grandfather) Sir James Stewart, Bt. (uncle) Sir James Stewart, 2nd Bt. (cousin) William Mure (grandson) David Mure (grandson) William Mure (great-grandson) 4th Baron Ribblesdale (2x great-grandson) |
Alma mater | Glasgow University |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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