John Munro Bruce | |
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.jpg) Bruce in 1894 | |
| Born | 10 October 1840 Brooklawn, County Leitrim, Ireland |
| Died | 4 May 1901 (aged 60) Hôtel Régina, Paris, France |
| Education | Madras College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse |
Mary Ann Henderson (m. 1872) |
| Relatives | Stanley Bruce (son) |
John Munro Bruce (10 October 1840 – 4 May 1901) was an Australian businessman. He was born in Ireland to Scottish parents and arrived in the colony of Victoria at the age of 18. He became the managing director and eventual majority shareholder in Paterson, Laing & Bruce, one of Melbourne's leading softgoods firms. He also held a number of civic positions, including as the founding club captain of the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. His son Stanley Bruce became prime minister of Australia.