Charles Campbell (member for Campbeltown) facts for kids
Colonel Charles Campbell was a Scottish soldier and a politician from a long time ago, in the 1600s and 1700s. He was an important member of the Clan Campbell, a powerful family in Scotland.
Biography
Early Life and Family
Charles Campbell was the third son of Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll. His mother was Mary, who was the daughter of James Stewart, 4th Earl of Moray.
Troubles and Escape
In 1685, Charles was in Holland with his father. They attended a meeting of Scottish people who had left their home country. That same year, he joined his father on a journey back to Scotland. This journey was part of a rebellion known as Argyll's Rising.
When they arrived in Argyllshire, Charles was sent ashore. His job was to find out what the local people thought about their plans. He was sent ashore a second time to gather men for their cause. However, he became very ill and was captured by the Marquess of Atholl.
The Marquess wanted to punish him severely. But a group of important people, the Privy Council, stepped in. They were asked by several ladies to stop the punishment. Charles was then taken as a prisoner to Edinburgh.
On August 21, 1685, he appeared before the Justiciary Court. He admitted his part in the rebellion. Because of this, he lost his rights and was ordered to leave the country.
Political Career
In 1689, Charles Campbell's rights were given back to him. Later, in 1700, he was chosen to be a representative for Campbeltown. This happened when Campbeltown became a royal burgh, which is a special type of town.
He held this position in the Parliament of Scotland until 1707. During this time, he strongly supported the Union. This was when Scotland and England joined together to form Great Britain.
Marriages
Charles Campbell likely married Sophia in 1678. She was the second daughter of Alexander Lindsay, 1st Earl of Balcarres. Sophia was also his father's step-daughter. She was famous for helping Charles's father escape from Edinburgh Castle. Charles and Sophia did not have any sons who continued the family name.
He later married Betty Bowles, and they had children together.
