Earl of Dysart is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created by King Charles I in 1643 for William Murray and has been held continuously since then by his relatives.
Arms of Lionel Tollemache, 4th Earl of Dysart
William Murray, 1st Earl of Dysart
William Murray, 1st Earl of Dysart was a Scottish peer and courtier. During his childhood, he served as the whipping boy of Charles I of England before subsequently serving as an advisor to the king.
William Murray, 1st Earl of Dysart