About John Campbell
Lived 1934 – 2024 (aged 90). John Campbell was a British farmer and businessperson.
Sir John Park Campbell, OBE (1 April 1934 – 10 September 2024) was a Scottish farmer and businessman.
Early life Born on 1 April 1934, Campbell and his brother began farming at the age of 15 as tenants on a hill farm in Argyll; having met with success, they were eventually able to buy the land.
Glenrath Farms In 1957, Campbell married Catherine Kent, That year, he started rearing poultry (with 113 hens) from his wife's farm.
Honours and awards Campbell was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2000 New Year Honours "for services to the Poultry Industry". He was knighted in the 2017 New Year Honours for "services to farming and charitable service to entrepreneurship".
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Who was John Campbell?
Scottish farmer and businessperson
When was John Campbell born?
John Campbell was born on 1 April 1934 in Gourock.
When did John Campbell die?
John Campbell died on 10 September 2024.
What was John Campbell's occupation?
John Campbell was a farmer and businessperson.
What nationality was John Campbell?
John Campbell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Campbell (farmer)
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