Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll

The Duke of Argyll
Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland
In office
1733–1761
MonarchsGeorge II
George III
Preceded byThe Duke of Montrose
Succeeded byThe Duke of Queensberry
Personal details
BornJune 1682
Ham House, Surrey, England
Died15 April 1761 (aged 79)
London, England
Resting placeKilmun, Argyll
SpouseAnne Whitfield (died 1723)
EducationEton College
Alma materUniversity of Glasgow

Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll, 1st Earl of Ilay, PC (June 1682 – 15 April 1761) was a Scottish nobleman, politician, lawyer, businessman, and soldier. He was known as Lord Archibald Campbell from 1703 to 1706, and as the Earl of Ilay from 1706 until 1743, when he succeeded to the dukedom. He was the dominant political leader in Scotland in his day, and was involved in many civic projects.


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