Lord Lieutenant of Argyllshire facts for kids

A Lord Lieutenant was like the King or Queen's special representative in a county. This page lists the people who held this important job in Argyllshire, Scotland. The role started on May 6, 1794. It was later replaced in 1975 by the Lord Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute.

Important Leaders: Lord Lieutenants of Argyllshire

Here are the people who served as Lord Lieutenant for Argyllshire:

• John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll (17 March 1794 – 1799)
• George Campbell, 6th Duke of Argyll (16 April 1799 – 22 October 1839)
• John Campbell, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane (4 December 1839 – 8 November 1862)
• George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll (15 November 1862 – 24 April 1900)
• John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll (27 July 1900 – 2 May 1914)
• Gavin Campbell, 1st Marquess of Breadalbane (17 August 1914 – 19 October 1922)
• Niall Campbell, 10th Duke of Argyll (20 February 1923 – 20 August 1949)
• Sir Bruce Atta Campbell (5 December 1949 – 28 August 1954)
• Charles Maclean, Baron Maclean (24 November 1954 – 1975)

What is a Deputy Lieutenant?

A deputy lieutenant helped the Lord Lieutenant. They were like assistants who supported the main leader. There could be many deputy lieutenants at one time. Their job usually ended when they turned 75 years old.