Charles Campbell, 9th Earl of Breadalbane and Holland facts for kids
Charles William Campbell (born June 11, 1889 – died May 5, 1959) was an important Scottish soldier and a nobleman. He was known as Charles Campbell until 1923. Later, he became the 9th Earl of Breadalbane and Holland. This was a special title in Scotland. He was also a brave soldier who fought in a big war.
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Who Was Charles William Campbell?
Charles William Campbell came from a family with a military background. His father was also a Major-General in the army. Charles followed in his footsteps, joining the military and serving his country.
His Military Career
Charles Campbell was a dedicated soldier. He held the rank of Major in the Royal Horse Artillery and the Royal Field Artillery. These were important parts of the British Army that used cannons and other big guns. He also became a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. This was a famous Scottish infantry regiment.
Fighting in World War I
Charles Campbell bravely fought in the First World War. This was a huge global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. For his courage and actions during the war, he received a special award called the Military Cross. This medal is given to army officers for acts of bravery during active operations against the enemy.
Becoming an Earl
In May 1923, when Charles was 34 years old, he inherited a very old Scottish title. He became the 9th Earl of Breadalbane and Holland. This happened because his distant cousin, the previous Earl, passed away.
A Seat in Parliament
Being an Earl in Scotland did not automatically give him a seat in the main British Parliament, known as the House of Lords. However, in 1924, Charles Campbell was chosen as one of the sixteen Scottish Representative Peers. This meant he was elected by other Scottish noblemen to represent them and sit in the House of Lords.
Life After the War
When Charles became an Earl, he also inherited large family lands and a grand home called Taymouth Castle. However, maintaining such a large castle was very expensive. Because of this, he decided to sell the castle.
Public Service Roles
Lord Breadalbane, as he was known, took on several important roles in public service. He became a Deputy Lieutenant for Perthshire. This role involves helping the King or Queen's representative in a county. He was also a Justice of the Peace for both Argyll and Perthshire. A Justice of the Peace helps with local legal matters and keeps the peace.
He was also a member of two special groups:
- The Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms: This is a ceremonial bodyguard for the British monarch.
- The Royal Company of Archers: This is a ceremonial unit that acts as the monarch's bodyguard in Scotland.
Family Life and Legacy
In 1918, Charles William Campbell married Armorer Romer. She was the daughter of Romer Williams. Charles Campbell passed away in May 1959 at the age of 69. His son, John, then became the next Earl of Breadalbane and Holland. His wife, the Countess of Breadalbane and Holland, lived until 1987.
