John Campbell
British naval officer, navigational expert and colonial governor
About John Campbell
Lived 1720 – 1790 (aged 69–70). John Campbell was a British astronomer, naval officer, governor and vizeadmiral.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Campbell?
British naval officer, navigational expert and colonial governor
When was John Campbell born?
John Campbell was born in 1720 in Kirkbean.
When did John Campbell die?
John Campbell died in 1790 in Berkeley Square.
What was John Campbell's occupation?
John Campbell was an astronomer, naval officer, governor and vizeadmiral.
What nationality was John Campbell?
John Campbell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Campbell (Royal Navy officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Campbell. https://biography.guide/john-campbell-astronomer/
MLA: "John Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-campbell-astronomer/.
Chicago: "John Campbell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-campbell-astronomer/.
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