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Archibald Campbell, 1st marquess and 8th earl of Argyll: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess and 8th Earl of Argyll, Lord Campbell, Lord Lorne, Lord of Kintyre
Born 1607?
Died May 27, 1661 • Edinburgh • Scotland
House / Dynasty Campbell family
Role In English Civil Wars • First English Civil War

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