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Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood

1835 – 1908

British politician

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Lived 1835 – 1908 (aged 73). Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood was a British politician and physicist.

Lieutenant-Colonel Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood, (22 February 1835 – 8 July 1908) was a Scottish soldier, Tory politician, scientist and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland.

Life Memorial in St Nicholas, Shepperton, on which he is titled Lord of the Manor of Halliford, Middlesex. Born Archibald Campbell Douglas (he dropped Douglas from his name in 1838) in Florence, Tuscany, he was the son of Archibald Campbell, 17th Laird of Mains, until 1838 known as Archibald Douglas. On 24 August 1892, he was created Baron Blythswood, with a special remainder to his five younger brothers.

He was for many years linked to the 3rd (The Blythswood) Volunteer Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry, where he was commanding Colonel, and from 28 May 1902 appointed Honorary Colonel.

He died at age 73 at his home Blythswood House, Renfrewshire, without issue and was buried on 11 July 1908 at Inchinnan. His baronetcy became extinct but his barony passed to his brother, Rev. Sholto Campbell, succeeded by younger brothers still, Barrington and Archibald.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 23rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
Archibald Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood?

British politician (1835-1908)

When was Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood born?

Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood was born on 22 February 1835 in Florence.

When did Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood die?

Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood died on 8 July 1908 in Renfrew.

What was Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood's occupation?

Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood was a politician and physicist.

What nationality was Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood?

Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood

· Wikidata: Q4786242

· DBpedia: Archibald Campbell, 1st Baron Blythswood

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