About Robert Campbell
Lived 1813 – 1862 (aged 48–49). Robert Campbell was a British politician.
Robert James Roy Campbell (1813 – 7 June 1862) was a British Liberal and Whig politician.
Campbell was first elected Whig MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis at the 1857 general election, and held the seat until 1859, when he stood as a Liberal but was defeated.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Campbell?
politician, died 1862
When was Robert Campbell born?
Robert Campbell was born in 1813.
When did Robert Campbell die?
Robert Campbell died in 1862.
What was Robert Campbell's occupation?
Robert Campbell was a politician.
What nationality was Robert Campbell?
Robert Campbell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Campbell (MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Campbell. https://biography.guide/robert-campbell-politician-1813/
MLA: "Robert Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-campbell-politician-1813/.
Chicago: "Robert Campbell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-campbell-politician-1813/.
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