Mure Campbell, James

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Dates 1754-61
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Flora Macleod
Issue 1 daughter
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

5th earl of Loudoun from 1782. Little interest in politics, not even enrolled as an elector in Ayrshire when his cousin, the 4th Earl of Loudoun, put him forward as a candidate. Elected as MP for Ayrshire in 1754, holding seat until 1761. Completely guided by Loudoun and Campbell, Archibald London 1). Died 1786.