Archibald Campbell (British Army officer, born 1774)
Major-General Archibald Campbell CB (21 October 1774 – 1838) was a British Army officer who served as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
Archibald Campbell | |
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| Born | 21 October 1774 |
| Died | 1838 |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Military career
Born the son of Sir James Campbell of Inverneill and a member of the Campbells of Inverneill,[1] Campbell was made a Lieutenant-Colonel in the 6th Regiment of Foot in 1812[2] and commanded the 1st Bn 6th Foot at the Battle of Vitoria in June 1813.[2] Campbell was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Jersey in 1835 and died in office in 1838.[3] He is buried in the Parish Church of St Helier.[3]
Family
He married Martha Elizabeth Higginson.[1]
References
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sir William Thornton |
Lieutenant Governor of Jersey 1835–1838 |
Succeeded by Sir Edward Gibbs |
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