Archibald (Tenth Earl and first Duke son)

Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)

tenth Earl and first Duke, son of the preceding, died 1703; took an active part in the Revolution of 1688- 1689, which placed William and Mary on the throne, and was rewarded by several important appointments and the title of Duke. JOHN, second Duke and Duke of Greenwich, son of the above, born 1678, died 1743; served under Marlborough at the battles of Ramilies, Oudenarde, and Malplaquet, and assisted at the sieges of Lille and Ghent. He incurred considerable odium in his own country for his efforts in promoting the union. In 1712 he had the military command con in Scotland, and, in 1715, 15, he fought with the Earl of Mar's army at Sheriffmuir, near Dunblane, and forced the Pretender to quit the kingdom. GEORGE DOUGLASS CAMPBELL, eighth Duke, Baron Sundridge and Hamilton, was born in 1823. He early took a part in politics, especially in discussions regarding the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. In 1852 he became Lord Privy Seal under Lord Aberdeen, and again under Lord Palmerston, in 1859; Postmaster-General in 1860; Secretary for India from 1868 to 1874; again Lord Privy Seal in 1880, but retired, being unable to agree with re his colleagues on their Irish policy. He was author of "The Reign of Law," "Scotland as It Was and as It Is," etc. He died April 24, 1900. His eldest son, as MARQUIS OF LORNE, married the Princess Louise, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, in 1871. He succeeded as ninth duke in 1900, and died in 1914.