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John Campbell

1770 – 1809

Scottish soldier in the British Army

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About John Campbell

Lived 1770 – 1809 (aged 38–39). John Campbell was a British politician.

Colonel John Campbell, of Shawfield and Islay ( – 13 March 1809) but only two of the daughters survived their parents. Eleanora (died 1828), married Henry Paget, 2nd Marquess of Anglesey Harriet Charlotte Beaujolois (died in Naples in February 1848), an author, married Charles, Lord Tullamore (later 2nd Earl of Charleville) Emma, married William Russell, youngest son of Lord William Russell, who was murdered by his valet. Adelaide, married Lord Arthur Lennox, son of the 4th Duke of Richmond Julia, married Peter Langford-Brooke, of Mere Hall in Cheshire

After John's death the family commissioned Lorenzo Bartolini to sculpt the youngest daughters, Julia and Emma.

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Important facts

Born
1770
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
John Campbell of Shawfield and Islay

People in John Campbell's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Campbell?

Scottish soldier in the British Army

When was John Campbell born?

John Campbell was born in 1770.

When did John Campbell die?

John Campbell died on 13 March 1809.

What was John Campbell's occupation?

John Campbell was a politician.

What nationality was John Campbell?

John Campbell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Campbell

· Wikidata: Q19974175

· DBpedia: John Campbell (1770–1809)

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