Campbell, John (London) 6

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Dates 1730s?-1766
Location London
Vocation Army officer and politician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Elizabeth Gunning
Issue 3 sons, 2 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Fifth Duke of Argyll. Also created Baron Sunbridge (1766). Rose through military ranks. Elected MP of Glasgow Burghs (1744) with help of Campbell, Archibald (London) 1 rebellion raised 1,000 men - present at Falkirk and Culloden. Re-elected in 1747 but lost seat upon father's accession to the dukedom. Sat at MP for Dover (1765-66). Died 1806.