One of the leaders of MRA's work in the UK and across the world
      
						James Hore-Ruthven came from an illustrious British family. His uncle, the 1st Earl of Gowrie, won the VC at the battle of Omdurman in Sudan in 1898 and became governor general of Australia.
James worked his whole adult life with MRA/IofC, befriending many in the political leadership of the UK and other countries. He served on the UK MRA board for 34 years, and also on the Caux Foundation and International Council.
He became known in International circles for his peacemaking work.
He married Dron Craig, the daughter of a Glasgow steel businessman and is survived by a daughter, Angela, a son, Sandy, and two grandchildren.
Birth year
										
													1936
												
											Death year
										
													2011
												
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										Nationality
											
																																						United Kingdom
																							
										Primary country of residence
											
																																						United Kingdom