George Campbell (civil servant) facts for kids
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Sir George Campbell (born 1824 – died 18 February 1892) was an important Scottish politician and administrator in India. He was a member of the Liberal Party in the United Kingdom.
Early Life and Education
George Campbell was born in 1824. He was the oldest son of Sir George Campbell of Edenwood. His uncle became a famous judge named the 1st Baron Campbell.
Young George went to Hamilton Academy for his education. After finishing school, he traveled to India to begin his career.
Working in India
From 1871 to 1874, Sir George Campbell held a very important job in India. He was the Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal. This meant he was in charge of a large area of India.
During his time as governor, there were some problems called the Pabna Disturbances. These were protests by farmers against landlords who were asking for too much money. Sir George Campbell helped keep the peace. On July 4, 1873, he made an official statement. He promised that the government would support the farmers. This helped make sure the protests stayed peaceful. However, this upset the landlords and even a powerful government official named George Campbell, the 8th Duke of Argyll.
Political Career
After his work in India, Sir George Campbell returned to the United Kingdom. He became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent an area in the country's main law-making body.
He represented the area of Kirkcaldy Burghs in Parliament. He served as an MP from 1875 until his death in 1892.
Family Life
Sir George Campbell married Laetitia Maria Vibart in 1853. Her father, John Gowan Vibart, also worked in India. Sir George and Lady Campbell had several children together.
Lady Campbell passed away in London on October 21, 1901, when she was 68 years old. Their oldest son, Major George Campbell, was born around 1861. Sadly, he died in 1902 while serving in the military during the Second Boer War in South Africa.
