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Archibald Campbell
Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll, d. 1703. Extraordinary Lord of Session.jpg
1st Duke of Argyll
In office
1701–1703
10th Earl of Argyll
In office
1685–1703
Personal details
Born 25 July 1658
Died September 1703
Parents
Coat of arms of the Duke of Argyll
Arms of the Dukes of Argyll

Archibald Campbell (born July 25, 1658 – died September 1703) was an important Scottish nobleman. He became the 1st Duke of Argyll and the 10th Earl of Argyll. He lived during a time of big changes in Scotland and England.

Archibald Campbell's Life

Archibald Campbell was the oldest son of Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll and Mary Stuart. His father had lost his lands and titles. Archibald wanted to get them back.

He first tried to get King James VII to help him. When that didn't work, he went to a place called The Hague in the Netherlands. There, he supported William and Mary in their plan to become the new rulers.

This support was very important. Because of it, when William and Mary became King and Queen, they gave Archibald his father's lands back in 1690.

His Role in Government

Even before his lands were returned, Archibald was allowed to join the Scottish Parliament in 1689. He was chosen, along with two others, to offer the crown to King William. They also made William promise to rule fairly.

Archibald became a Privy Councillor. This meant he was a trusted advisor to the King. He was King William's main advisor for Scottish matters.

He was also the leader of a military group called the Earl of Argyll's Regiment of Foot. This group was involved in an event in 1692. However, Archibald himself was not part of any of the actions in the field.

In 1696, he was given another important job. He became a lord of the treasury, helping to manage the country's money. In 1701, he was given the highest title: he was made a duke.

Family Life

On March 12, 1678, Archibald Campbell married Elizabeth Tollemache in Edinburgh, Scotland. Elizabeth's stepfather, John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale, was a very powerful person in Scottish politics at the time.

Archibald and Elizabeth had four children. They were born at Ham House, a large estate near London:

The 1st Duke of Argyll was buried at Kilmun Parish Church.

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