The Duke of Argyll | |
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Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland | |
In office 1733–1761 | |
Monarchs | George II George III |
Preceded by | The Duke of Montrose |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Queensberry |
Personal details | |
Born | June 1682 Ham House, Surrey, England |
Died | 15 April 1761 (aged 79) London, England |
Resting place | Kilmun, Argyll |
Spouse | Anne Whitfield (died 1723) |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | University 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.