Name

James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl

Biography

Lord of Mann from 1736 to 1765, the last private holder of the title. Governed largely from a distance, visiting the island rarely. His acceptance of Parliament's forced purchase in 1765 ended three and a half centuries of feudal lordship. The purchase price of £70,000 — negotiated under duress — was widely regarded as inadequate.

Active Period

1690 - 1764

Also Known As

2nd Duke of Atholl

Duke of Atholl

Duke of Athol

James Duke of Atholl

His Grace

The Duke of Atholl

Atholl

Place

Blair Castle

Isle of Man

Westminster

Family / Group

Murray / Atholl family

Period

The Atholl Lordship

The Revestment (1765)

Role / Office

Lord of Mann

2nd Duke of Atholl

Book Chapter

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10