Campbell, John (London) 2
| Dates | 1626, 1640s | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Army and Lord Chancellor of Scotland | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Margaret | ||
| Issue | James, George, Jean, Anne | ||
| Place of birth | Source | J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), v, 506-7; Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
First earl of Loudoun. 1620s gained royal favour but fell out of favour when Campbell supported those opposed to the king's religious policies. Supported covenanters. One of commissioners who negotiated treaty of Berwick (1639). Travelled to London as part of delegation to hold talks with the king. As a signatory of a letter to Louis XIII of France, was accused of treason and send to Tower of London. Released, and though promised to try and persuade convenanters to disband, accompanied Scots army into England and was present at the battle of Newburn (1640). Again helped broker peace treaty of Ripon. Continued to mediate between Scottish regime and Charles I and was travelled continuously between Scotland and London (and other whereabouts of the King). Made Chancellor of Scotland (1641). Attempted to maintain some semblance of Scottish government after Charles II's invasion of England but admitted defeat, although Campbell continued to defy the English. Only made peace with the English in 1655. At restoration was fined for past support of the covenanters. Allowed to resign chancellorship. Died at Edinburgh (1662)
