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Gillespie Roy Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll (c. 1507–1558) was a Scottishnobleman and politician. He was the eldest son of Colin Campbell, 3rd Earl of Argyll, and was suspected (by King James V and his privy council) of having caused disturbances in the British Isles. He was brought in front of the king and eventually imprisoned (he was released and regained all of his positions after James died). He was twice married. 1507 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Events January 7 - French troops led by Francis, Duke of Guise take Calais, the last continental possession of England July 13 - Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul des Thermes at Gravelines. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... The Lords and Barons prove their Nobility by hanging their Banners and exposing their Coats-of-arms at the Windows of the Lodge of the Heralds. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics to the extent of holding or running for public office. ... Colin Campbell, 3rd Earl of Argyll (c. ... James V (April 10, 1512 â December 14, 1542) was king of Scotland (September 9, 1513 â December 14, 1542). ... The Privy Council of Scotland was a body which formerly advised the King. ... This article may contain original research or unverified claims. ...
..A2 Duncan Campbell Macdhonnachie of Inverawe, progenitor of the Campbells of Inverawe
..A2 Colin Campbell of Glenurchy, Baron of Lawers, Knight, ancestor of the Campbells of Glenurchy, of Lawers, of Glenlyon, of Monzie, of Barcaldine, and of Breadalbane.
..A3 Neil Campbell of Ormidale, progenitor of the Campbells of Ormidale.
ArchibaldCampbell, 5th Earl of Argyll (1532/1537 - 1573) was a leading figure in the politics of Scotland during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots and the early part of that of James VI.
Argyll was tied to the assassinations of both David Rizzio in 1566 and of the King himself in 1567, and was horrified by the Queen's marriage to James Hepburn, 4thEarl of Bothwell.
Argyll, in his role as Campbell clan chief, was also heavily involved in the politics of Ulster during the 1560s.