John Campbell, 1st Marquess of Breadalbane facts for kids
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The Marquess of Breadalbane
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| Marquess of Bredalbane and Holland Earl of Ormelie |
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Portrait by Angelica Kauffman, 1770s
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| Born | John Campbell 30 March 1762 Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Died | 29 March 1834 Taymouth Castle, Perthshire, Great Britain and Ireland |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Gavin |
| Issue | Mary Campbell John, Earl of Ormelie |
| Father | Colin Campbell |
| Mother | Elizabeth Campbell |
John Campbell (born March 30, 1762 – died March 29, 1834) was an important Scottish soldier and landowner. He became the 1st Marquess of Breadalbane. He was also known as the Earl of Breadalbane and Holland for many years. He was a Lieutenant-General in the army and a member of the Royal Society, a famous group for scientists.
Early Life and School
John Campbell was the son of Colin Campbell of Carwhin and Elizabeth Campbell. He came from a long line of the Campbell family in Scotland. John went to school at Winchester College, a well-known school in England.
His Career and Titles
In January 1782, when John was just 19 years old, he inherited the title of Earl of Breadalbane and Holland. This was a Scottish title, which meant it did not automatically give him a seat in the House of Lords in London.
However, in 1784, he was chosen as one of the sixteen Scottish Representative Peers. These peers were elected to represent Scotland in the House of Lords. In the same year, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a special honor for people who have made important discoveries in science.
Lord Breadalbane also played a role in the military. He helped create a special army group called the Breadalbane Fencibles Regiment. He served in this regiment as a lieutenant-colonel. Over time, he rose through the ranks. He became a colonel in 1802, a major-general in 1809, and a lieutenant-general in 1814.
In 1806, he received another important title: Baron Breadalbane. This new title was part of the Peerage of the United Kingdom. This meant he now had an automatic seat in the House of Lords. In 1831, he received even higher honors. He was made Earl of Ormelie and Marquess of Breadalbane.
Family Life
Lord Breadalbane married Mary Gavin in 1793. Mary was the daughter of David Gavin of Langton House. They had one son and two daughters together. One of their daughters, Lady Mary Campbell, married Richard Temple-Grenville, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos.
John Campbell, the 1st Marquess of Breadalbane, passed away in March 1834. He was 71 years old and died at Taymouth Castle in Perthshire, Scotland. His only son, John, Earl of Ormelie, inherited his titles. The Marchioness of Breadalbane, Mary, died later in September 1845.
