Sir Robert Campbell, 3rd Baronet facts for kids

Sir Robert Campbell of Glenorchy by George Jamesone

Sir Robert Campbell, 3rd Baronet of Glenorchy (born around 1575 – died 17 November 1657) was an important Scottish nobleman. He owned a lot of land and was the 9th Laird (which means lord or landowner) of Glenorchy and Glenfalloch. He held the title of 3rd Baronet of Glenorchy. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.

A Look at His Life

The family symbol of Campbell of Glenorchy

Sir Robert was the second son of Sir Duncan Campbell, 1st Baronet. His father was a very powerful leader of the Clan Campbell, a famous Scottish family group. Sir Duncan was also known as 'Black Duncan'. Sir Robert's mother was Jane Stewart, whose father was the 4th Earl of Atholl.

The family lived at Kilchurn Castle, which is located by Loch Awe. Sir Robert's older brother, Colin Campbell, 2nd Baronet, passed away in 1640. Colin did not have any sons to inherit his titles. Because of this, Sir Robert became the next Baronet and took over the family lands.

Sir Robert was married to Isobel Mackintosh. She was the daughter of Lachlan Mor Mackintosh, 16th of Mackintosh.

His Role in Politics

Sir Robert was a Member of Parliament for the area of Argyll. This means he was chosen to represent his region in the Scottish Parliament. He served in this role from 1639 to 1649. During this time, Scotland was going through many big changes and conflicts.

He was involved in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, a series of wars that affected Scotland, England, and Ireland. Sir Robert supported the Covenanters. The Covenanters were a group of Scots who wanted to protect the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. He fought alongside his relative, the Marquess of Argyll. They were involved in battles against the Marquess of Montrose.

Family and Legacy

Sir Robert Campbell had a large family. He had eight sons and nine daughters. When he passed away in 1657 at the age of 82, his oldest son, John, took over the title of Baronet.

This son, John, later became the father of Sir John Campbell, 5th Baronet. This younger John later received an even higher title, becoming the 1st Earl of Breadalbane and Holland. The Campbell family of Glenorchy grew to be one of the most important and strong families in the Scottish Highlands.