John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell

British politician (1779-1861)
Person human Q332738
John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell
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John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell

Summary

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cupar[2]. He was born on September 15, 1779[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 23, 1861[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's place of birth was Cupar[2].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell passed away in London[4].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was born on September 15, 1779[3].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was born on January 1, 1779[10].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell died on June 23, 1861[5].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell died on January 1, 1861[11].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's father was George Campbell[12].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's mother was Magdalene Hallyburton[13].
  • Among John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's spouses was Mary Campbell, Baroness Stratheden and Lady Campbell[14].
  • A child of John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was William Campbell, 2nd Baron Stratheden and Campbell[15].
  • A child of John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was Louise Madeline Campbell[16].
  • A child of John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was Mary Scarlett Campbell[17].
  • A child of John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was Hallyburton Campbell, 3rd Baron Stratheden of Cupar and Campbell of St. Andrews[18].
  • A child of John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was Dudley Campbell[19].
  • A child of John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was Cecilia Mina Campbell[20].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • English was John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's native language[23].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's professions included judge[6].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell worked as a politician[7].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell worked as a writer[8].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell held the position of Lord Chancellor of Ireland[24].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[25].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[26].
  • John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell held the position of Lord Chancellor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cupar[2], John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell… Recorded date of birth include September 15, 1779[3] and January 1, 1779[10]. His father was George Campbell[12]. His mother was Magdalene Hallyburton[13]. English was his native language[23].

Education

Educated at United College, St Andrews[28] and University of St Andrews[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor of Ireland[24], a title[30], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[31], founded in 1200[32]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[25], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1361[35]; Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales[26], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1234[38]; Lord Chancellor[27], a title[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1066[41]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[42]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[43], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Recognition

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell received the Knight Bachelor[46].

Personal Life

Among John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's spouses was Mary Campbell, Baroness Stratheden and Lady Campbell[14]. Children include William Campbell, 2nd Baron Stratheden and Campbell[15], a politician[47], 1824–1893[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49]; Louise Madeline Campbell[16], b. 1823[50]; Mary Scarlett Campbell[17]; Hallyburton Campbell, 3rd Baron Stratheden of Cupar and Campbell of St. Andrews[18]; Dudley Campbell[19]; and Cecilia Mina Campbell[20]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 23, 1861[5] and January 1, 1861[11]. John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell born?

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was born in Cupar[2].

Where did John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell die?

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell passed away in London[4].

Who were John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's parents?

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's father was George Campbell[12]. John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's mother was Magdalene Hallyburton[13].

Who was John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell married to?

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell's spouses include Mary Campbell, Baroness Stratheden and Lady Campbell[14].

What did John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell do for work?

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell worked as judge[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell go to school?

John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell was educated at United College, St Andrews[28] and University of St Andrews[29].

What awards did John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[46].

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  25. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  27. [46] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  30. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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