Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll

Scottish politician (16th century)
Person human Q2368509
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Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll

Summary

Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll is a human[1]. He was born on 1538[2]. He died on September 12, 1573[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and politician[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll was born on 1538[2].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll died on September 12, 1573[3].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll is buried at St Munn's Parish Church, Kilmun[7].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's father was Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll[8].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's mother was Lady Helen Hamilton[9].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll was married to Jean Stewart[10].
  • Among Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's spouses was Lady Janet Cunningham[11].
  • A child of Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll was stillborn son Campbell[12].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's professions included judge[4].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll worked as a politician[5].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll held the position of Lord Chancellor of Scotland[13].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll is recorded as male[14].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's family is recorded as Clan Campbell[16].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's noble title is recorded as Earl of Argyll[17].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's family name is recorded as Campbell[18].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's given name is recorded as Archibald[19].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[20].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Archibald Campbell'}[22].
  • Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's sibling is recorded as Colin Campbell, 6th Earl of Argyll[23].

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Origins and Family

Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll was born on 1538[2]. His father was Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll[8]. His mother was Lady Helen Hamilton[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and politician[5]. Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll held the position of Lord Chancellor of Scotland[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jean Stewart[10], 1530–1588[24] and Lady Janet Cunningham[11]. A child of Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll was stillborn son Campbell[12].

Death and Burial

Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll died on September 12, 1573[3]. He is buried at St Munn's Parish Church, Kilmun[7].

Why It Matters

Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Who were Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's parents?

Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's father was Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll[8]. Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's mother was Lady Helen Hamilton[9].

Who was Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll married to?

Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll's spouses include Jean Stewart[10] and Lady Janet Cunningham[11].

What did Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll do for work?

Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll worked as judge[4] and politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Clarice Reis · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title Earl of Argyll
    Given name Archibald
    Position held Lord Chancellor of Scotland
    Sibling Colin Campbell, 6th Earl of Argyll
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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