Campbell, John (London) 7

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Dates 1708-77
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Mary Pryse
Issue 3 sons, 3 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Educated at Lincoln's Inn (1708) and Clare, Cambridge (1711). Resided mainly in England. Held offices of Lord of Admiralty (1736-42), of Treasury 1746-54. Related to both the Pelhams and Duke of Argyll. Active career in parliament, holding seats for Pembrokeshire (1727-47), Nairnshire (1747-54), Inverness Burghs (1754-61). Had become weary of Parliment by 1761 but stood for Corfe Castle (1762-68) at behest of the Earl of Bute. Withdrew from Parliament upon dissolution in 1768. Died 1777.