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The Birkmyre Baronetcy, of Dalmunzie in the
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, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 29 January 1921 for Sir Archibald Birkmyre. He was a senior partner in the firm of Birkmyre Brothers, jute spinners, of
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, and a member of the
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's Legislative Council. As of 2007 the title is held by his great-grandson, the fourth Baronet, who succeeded his father in 2001.


Birkmyre baronets, of Dalmunzie (1921)

* Sir Archibald Birkmyre, 1st Baronet (1875–1935) *Sir Henry Birkmyre, 2nd Baronet (1898–1992) *Sir Archibald Birkmyre, 3rd Baronet (1923–2001) *Sir James Birkmyre, 4th Baronet (born 1956) The heir apparent is the present holder's son Alexander Birkmyre (born 1991).


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