Robert Moray Scientist

Sir Robert Moray (alternative spellings: Murrey, Murray) (1608 or 1609 – 4 July 1673) was a Scottish soldier, statesman, diplomat, judge, spy, freemason and natural philosopher. He was well known to Charles I and Charles II, and the French cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin. He attended the meeting of the 1660 committee of 12 on 28 November 1660 that led to the formation of the Royal Society, and was influential in gaining its Royal Charter and formulating its statutes and regulations.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1609
Birth place
Craigie Perth and Kinross , Perthshire
Nationality
Scotland
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1673
Residence
Bavaria , England
Education
University of St Andrews
Known for
Charles II of England

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