Campbell, Pryse
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| Dates | 1745, 1754-68 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge and London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Sarah Bacon | ||
| Issue | 4 sons, 3 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Educated at Clare College, Cambridge (1745). Elected, unopposed, MP for Inverness-shire (1754-61) with help of the Duke of Argyll who was anxious to obtain a seat for Campbell. Often differed in voting from his father. Counted as a friend by the Administration, also voted with the Opposition. Elected MP for Nairnshire (1761-68) and then on Welsh interest sat for Cardigan Boroughs (March-Dec 1768) Lord of Treasury (1766-68). Died 1768.
