John Campbell, 1st Earl of Loudoun

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John Campbell, 1st Earl of Loudoun was a Scottish politician. He was the eldest son of James Campbell of Lawers and was created first Earl of Loudon 1637. He resisted Charles I in 1641 was appointed Lord Chancellor of Scotland, an office which he held for 19 years, until he was deposed at the restoration; and was also First Commissioner of the Treasury. From 1649 to 1660 he was President of the Privy Council. He died in 1661/1662.

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New Creation		 Earl of Loudoun Followed by:
James Campbell


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