Colin Campbell, 6th Earl of Argyll
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Colin Campbell, 6th Earl of Argyll (c. 1541/1546 - October 1584) was a Scottish nobleman and politician. He was appointed to the Lord Chancellorship of Scotland.
He was the eldest son of Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll and his third wife Margaret Graham. He was also a younger paternal half-brother of Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll. His maternal grandparents were William Graham, 3rd Earl of Menteith and Margaret Moubray.
Colin was first married to Joan Stewart. She was a daughter of Henry Stewart, 1st Lord Methven and his second wife Janet Stewart. Her maternal grandparents John Stewart, 2nd Earl of Atholl and Lady Janet Campbell. Her maternal grandparents were Archibald Campbell, 2nd Earl of Argyll and Elizabeth Stewart. Elizabeth was a daughter of John Stewart, 1st Earl of Lennox and Margaret Montgomerie. Margaret was a daughter of Alexander Montgomerie, 1st Lord Montgomerie and Margaret Boyd.
He married secondly Lady Agnes Keith. She was a daughter of William Keith, 4th Earl Marischal and his wife Margaret Keith. Her maternal grandfather was Sir William Keith. They had two children:
- Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll (c. 1575 - 1638).
- Sir Colin Campbell of Lundie (died c. 1650).
| Legal offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The 5th Earl of Argyll |
Lord Justice General 1579-1584 |
Succeeded by The 7th Earl of Argyll |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The 4th Earl of Atholl |
Lord Chancellor of Scotland 1579-1584 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Arran |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by Archibald Campbell |
Earl of Argyll 1573-1584 |
Succeeded by Archibald Campbell |
