Encyclopedia > Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll
Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll (1658 - September 25, 1703) was a Scottishpeer. He was formerly the 10th Earl of Argyll, but was promoted in 1701.
The eldest son of the 9th Earl of Argyll, Campbell sought to recover his father's estates (by moving into King James II's favor). However, after failing to do so, he supported William and Mary's quest for the throne; this important support led to the monarchs returning his father's estate. Also, he was made a Privy Councillor. He was William's chief Scottish advisor, and was made a duke in 1701. He commanded a regiment that was involved in the 1692massacre of the MacDonalds of Glen Coe; however, it is unlikely that he was personally involved.
The title Duke of Argyll was created in the peerage of Scotland in 1701 and in the peerage of the United Kingdom in 1892.
The courtesy title for the Duke's eldest son and heir is Marquess of Kintyre and Lorne.
The Duke of Argyll is also the chief of the Scottish clan of Campbell and in this capacity is known as "MacCailean Mor", which is Gaelic, for "Son of Colin the Great" referring to Cailein Mor of Lochawe (Colin of Lochow) who was killed in fighting with the Lord of Lorne in 1294.
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