William Mure (1718–1776)
William Mure | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
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.