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George John Campbell, Earl of Campbell

George John Campbell, Earl of Campbell was born on 17 February 1763 at London, England. He was the son of Field Marshal John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll and Elizabeth Gunning, Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon.

Born: 17 February 1763

Married: Died in infancy.

Children: Without issue.

Died: 9 July 1764

Tenure: 17 February 1763 - 9 July 1764

Other Ttitles: He was styled as Marquess of Lorne in 1764.1 He was styled as Earl of Campbell in 1764

Preceded by: Field Marshal John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyl

Succeeded by: George William Campbell, 6th Duke of Argyll

Note: Eldest son of Field Marshal John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyl. He died on 9 July 1764 at age 1 at Roseneath, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

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