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He was married to Anne Whitfield about 1712, but had no legitimate male issue at his death. In his will, he left his English property to his mistress Ann (née Shireburn) Williams. His titles passed to his cousin,
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from 1706 until 1743, when he succeeded to the dukedom. He was the dominant political leader in Scotland in his day, and was involved in many civic projects.
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in 1706. Following the treaty of union he was elected as one of the sixteen Scottish peers to sit in the House of Lords.
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in 1727, and acted as the bank's first governor. His portrait has appeared on the front of all Royal Bank of Scotland
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His military career, which was less successful than his brother's, was somewhat distinguished. He obtained the
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in 1721, and was afterwards entrusted with the principal management of Scottish affairs. In 1733 he was made
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is an imported shrub named after him which has become established in hedgerows in some parts of England.
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An Enlightened Duke: The Life of Archibald Campbell (1682–1761), Earl of Ilay, 3rd Duke of Argyll
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Murdoch, Alexander (October 2006) . "Campbell, Archibald, third duke of Argyll (1682–1761)".
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on the notes, since they were redesigned in 1987. The portrait is based on a painting by
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and some of the Duke's trees are still to be seen there to this day. The
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the
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in 1722 on land that had been enclosed some years earlier from
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in 1709 (until 1710) and assisted his brother at the 1715
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Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll, 1st Earl of Ilay
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Oxford University Press. 322:, an office which he held until his death. 197:(June 1682 – 15 April 1761) was a Scottish 16:Scottish soldier and politician (1682–1761) 726: 549:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( 39: 838:Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland 811:Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland 689: 367:He succeeded his brother to the title of 53:Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland 212: 1003:Peers of Scotland created by Queen Anne 693:"Campbell, Archibald (1682-1761)"  594:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 590: 534: 355:He was also one of the founders of the 915: 973:People of the Jacobite rising of 1715 948:Keepers of the Great Seal of Scotland 537:The History of the British Linen Bank 422:new garden at Kew. 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His Grace
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Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland
George II
George III
The Duke of Montrose
The Duke of Queensberry
Ham House
London
Kilmun, Argyll
Eton College
Alma mater
University of Glasgow
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nobleman
Ham House
Petersham
Archibald Campbell, 10th Earl and 1st Duke of Argyll
Sir Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Baronet
Helmingham
Lord William Campbell
Eton College
University of Glasgow
Utrecht University
Duke of Marlborough
Lord High Treasurer of Scotland
Queen Anne
John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll
Act of Union

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