Archibald Campbell of Lochawe facts for kids
Sir Archibald Campbell of Lochawe was an important leader from a very old Scottish family called Clan Campbell. He was also known as Gillespic Campbell or Gillespig More. He was a direct ancestor of the powerful Earls of Argyll.
Archibald Campbell's Life
Archibald was the son of Sir Colin Og Campbell. His mother was Helena. He became the Lord of Lochawe. This happened either because he inherited the title from his father. Or, it happened because his brother, Dougall, lost his rights to the land.
In 1342, King David II of Scotland gave Archibald some lands. These were lands that his brother Dougall had lost. The King also gave him the area called Melfort. Archibald then gave Melfort to his half-brother, Neil. The Campbell families of Kenmore and Melfort come from Neil.
During the 1350s, Archibald received many properties in Argyll. These were given to him by John, Lord of Menteith, and his cousin Mary de Menteith. One very important place he received was Castle Sween. In 1373, he also got the lands of Finnart and Stronewhillen.
In 1382, Archibald and his son, Colin, got a special job. They were made the King's Lieutenants and Special Commissioners for Argyll. This was a job that stayed in their family. They earned money by doing important tasks for the King. These tasks included managing records and helping with local government.
Archibald's Family
Archibald Campbell married a woman named Mary or Isabella. She was the daughter of John Lamont. Archibald and Isabella had three children:
- Sir Colin 'Iongantach' Campbell of Lochawe
- Helena Campbell
- Duncan 'Skeodanasach' Campbell
The powerful Earls of Argyll are descendants of Colin. Helena married John MacDonald first. They had a son named Angus. Later, she married Donnchadh, Earl of Lennox, and had more children. Duncan earned his special nickname 'Skeodanasach'. This was because he was raised by the Clan Malcolm in Ardscotnish. The MacConnochie Campbells of Inverawe are said to be descendants of Duncan.
