Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll

Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll, 1st Earl of Ilay (June 1682–April 15, 1761) was a Scottish nobleman, politician, lawyer, and soldier. He was known as Lord Archibald Campbell from 1703 to 1706, and as the Earl of Ilay from 1706 until 1743, when he succeeded to the dukedom.

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June - 1682 - April 15 - 1761 - Scottish - Nobleman - Politician - Lawyer - Soldier - 1703 - 1706 - 1743

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Born in Petersham, Surrey, he supported his brother, John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll (on many topics, most notably the Act of Union), earning him the title of Earl of Ilay in 1706. His military career, which was less successful than his brother's, was somewhat distinguished. He assisted his brother at the 1715 Battle of Sheriffmuir. Four years earlier, he had been appointed to the Privy Council. Many called him the "most powerful man in Scotland", at least until the era of Henry Dundas. He succeeded his brother to the title of Duke of Argyll in October 1743. He worked on Inveraray Castle, his brother's estate, which was finished in the 1750s; however, he never lived in it, and he died in 1761.

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Petersham - Surrey - John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll - Act of Union - Earl of Ilay - 1706 - 1715 - Battle of Sheriffmuir - Privy Council - Henry Dundas - Duke of Argyll - October - 1743 - Inveraray Castle - 1750s - 1761

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