Hugh John Vaughan Campbell, 6th Earl Cawdor facts for kids

Hugh John Vaughan Campbell, 6th Earl Cawdor (born September 6, 1932 – died June 20, 1993) was an important Scottish nobleman and landowner. As an Earl, he was a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the United Kingdom's Parliament, from 1970 until he passed away.

About Hugh Campbell

Early Life and Education

Hugh Campbell was the son of John Campbell, 5th Earl Cawdor, and Wilma Mairi Vickers. He went to some well-known schools and colleges. He studied at Eton College, which is a famous boarding school, and then at Magdalen College, Oxford, a university. He also attended the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, where he likely learned about farming and land management.

Public Service

In 1964, Hugh Campbell held an important local role called High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire. This is an old, honorary position, like being a special representative for the King or Queen in a county. Even though he was Scottish, he lived in Wales at Golden Grove, Llandeilo, for many years. When his father died in 1970, Hugh inherited the family's large estates in Scotland, which were about 50,000 acres of land.

Family Life

Hugh Campbell was married twice. His first marriage was on January 19, 1956, to Cathryn Hinde. She was the daughter of Major-General Sir Robert Hinde. Hugh and Cathryn had five children together:

• Lady Emma Clare Campbell (born March 15, 1958)
• Lady Elizabeth Campbell (born September 24, 1959), who later wrote a book about her father.
• Colin Robert Vaughan Campbell, 7th Earl Cawdor (born June 30, 1962), who became the next Earl.
• Hon. Frederick William Campbell (born July 29, 1965)
• Lady Laura Jane Campbell (born December 26, 1966)

Hugh Campbell and Cathryn Hinde divorced in 1979. Later that year, on December 28, 1979, he married Angelica Countess Lazansky von Bukowa. She is known for supporting organic gardening and farming, which means growing food naturally without artificial chemicals. They did not have any children together.

Later Life and Legacy

Lord Cawdor died on June 20, 1993. After his death, there was a notable decision about Cawdor Castle, a historic family home. He chose to leave the castle to his second wife in his will, rather than to his eldest son who would usually inherit it. In 2006, his daughter, Lady Elizabeth (Liza) Campbell, published a book about him called Title Deeds: a Work of Friction.