Campbell, John (London) 4

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Dates 1713-22, 1725-61
Location London
Vocation Amry officer and Politician
Place of Birth Manmore, Dunbarton
Marriage Mary
Issue 5 sons, 1 daughter
Place of birth Source History of Parliment Online

Fourth Duke of Argyll (1761). Groom of Bedchamber to George II (1714-61). Enjoyed long military career, rising through the ranks. Entered parliament in the general election of 1713 and gained seat as MP for Buteshire (1713-15). Continued as Member of Parliamentfor Elgin Burghs (1715-22, 1725-7) and Dunbartonshire (1727-61). Listed as a Hanoverian - a Whig. Died 1770.