Sir Robert Murray

Background

Sir Robert Murray was born around the start of the 17th century. He was the son of Sir Mungo Moray of Craigie, in Perthshire, Scotland.

Education

He received his education at the University of St. Andrews and in France.

Career

Murray entered military service in the Scots guard under Louis XIII. He was knighted by Charles I in 1643, and during the Civil War in England negotiated between France and Scotland on Charles's behalf and unsuccessfully planned his escape from Newcastle in 1646. With the fall of the monarchy in England, Murray resumed his career in France and in 1654 joined Charles II in Paris, after first participating briefly in the abortive Highland rising. Following the Restoration, he returned to London and in 1663 became lord of the exchequer for Scotland and deputy-secretary to the king. He took an active share in the foundation of the Royal Society in 1661 and became its first president.

Achievements

• Murray was one of the founders of the Royal Society.

Connections

Father:

Sir Mungo Moray