Early Life and Education Born: January 22, 1862, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom Parents: Jessie Cecilia (née Mack) and Dr. William Burn-Murdoch Family Background: His father was the first to adopt the hyphenated name "Burn-Murdoch." His elder brother, John Burn-Murdoch, served as a commanding engineer in India. Education: Attended local school and studied law at Edinburgh University. Subsequently pursued art studies in Antwerp under Charles Duran and in Paris. Exploration and Antarctic Expeditions Early Expedition (1892-1893): Joined William Speirs Bruce's Dundee whaling expeditio…