| The Duke of Argyll | |
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5th Duke of Argyll |
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| Born | June 1723 |
| Died | 24 May 1806 (aged 82) |
| Title | Duke of Argyll |
| Other names | The Duke of Argyll |
| Nationality | British |
| Wars and battles | Jacobite Rising of 1745 |
| Predecessor | John Campbell, 4th Duke of Argyll |
| Successor | George Campbell, 6th Duke of Argyll |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Campbell |
Field Marshal John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll (June 1723 – 24 May 1806), styled Marquess of Lorne from 1761 to 1770, was a Scottish soldier and nobleman.
Born the son of John Campbell, 4th Duke of Argyll[1] and Mary Bellenden, the daughter of John Bellenden, 2nd Lord Bellenden of Broughton, Campbell was commissioned into the 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1744.[1] He served in the response to the Jacobite Rebellion at the Battle of Falkirk and the Battle of Culloden in 1746.[1]
In 1749 he became Commanding Officer of the 42nd Regiment of Foot serving in Ireland.[1]
He became a member of Parliament and was made a field marshal on 30 July 1796.[1]
In 1759 he married Elizabeth, Dowager Duchess of Hamilton.[1] They lived in Inveraray Castle, and had issue:
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Neil Buchanan |
Member of Parliament for Glasgow Burghs 1744–1761 |
Succeeded by Lord Frederick Campbell |
| Preceded by Sir Joseph Yorke Edward Simpson |
Member of Parliament for Dover with Sir Joseph Yorke 1765–1766 |
Succeeded by Sir Joseph Yorke John Bindley |
| Honorary titles | ||
| New office | Lord Lieutenant of Argyllshire 1794–1799 |
Succeeded by Marquess of Lorne |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by John Campbell |
Duke of Argyll 1770–1806 |
Succeeded by George Campbell |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| New creation | Baron Sundridge 1766–1806 |
Succeeded by George Campbell |