Biography of Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll 1629-1685
Paternal Family Tree: Campbell
Maternal Family Tree: Margaret Home Countess Marischal 1598
In 1626 [his father] Archibald Campbell 1st Marquess Argyll (age 18) and [his mother] Margaret Douglas Marchioness Argyll (age 16) were married. She the daughter of William Douglas 7th Earl Morton (age 44) and Anne Keith Countess Morton. He the son of Archibald Campbell 7th Earl Argyll (age 51) and Agnes Douglas Countess Argyll. They were first cousin once removed.
On 26 Feb 1629 Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll was born to Archibald Campbell 1st Marquess Argyll (age 21) and Margaret Douglas Marchioness Argyll (age 19) at Dalkeith. Coefficient of inbreeding 4.20%.
In 1638 [his grandfather] Archibald Campbell 7th Earl Argyll (age 63) died. He was buried at Kilmun Church. His son [his father] Archibald Campbell 1st Marquess Argyll (age 30) succeeded 8th Earl Argyll. [his mother] Margaret Douglas Marchioness Argyll (age 28) by marriage Countess Argyll.
In 1641 [his father] Archibald Campbell 1st Marquess Argyll (age 33) was created 1st Marquess Argyll. [his mother] Margaret Douglas Marchioness Argyll (age 31) by marriage Marchioness Argyll.
In 1643 Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 13) enrolled at Glasgow University, Glasgow.
On 13 May 1650 Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 21) and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll (age 22) were married at Canongate Kirk, Canongate. She the daughter of James Stewart 4th Earl Moray (age 39) and Margaret Home Countess Moray. He the son of Archibald Campbell 1st Marquess Argyll (age 43) and Margaret Douglas Marchioness Argyll (age 40). They were half second cousin once removed. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
On 03 Sep 1651 at Worcester, Worcestershire [Map] the Battle of Worcester Oliver Cromwell (age 52) commanded the Parliamentary army with Charles Howard 1st Earl Carlisle (age 22). In the Royalist army Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 28), Thomas Blagge (age 38) and Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 22) fought. Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Cleveland (age 60) was captured. Giles Strangeways (age 36) provided 300 gold pieces to King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 21) following his defeat to aid his escape.
Henry Lyttelton 2nd Baronet (age 27) fought for the Royalists, was captured and spent 17 months imprisoned in the Tower of London [Map].
Philip Musgrave 2nd Baronet (age 44) fought for th Royalists.
On 25 Jul 1658 [his son] Archibald Campbell 1st Duke Argyll was born to Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 29) and [his wife] Mary Stewart Countess Argyll (age 30).
Around 1660 [his son] Captain James Campbell was born to Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 30) and [his wife] Mary Stewart Countess Argyll (age 32).
Around 1660 [his son] John Campbell was born to Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 30) and [his wife] Mary Stewart Countess Argyll (age 32).
On 27 May 1661 [his father] Archibald Campbell 1st Marquess Argyll (age 54) was beheaded for his perceived treason on the restoration of Charles II at Edinburgh [Map]. He was buried at Kilmun Church.
In 1662 Hugh Campbell (age 27) and [his sister-in-law] Henrietta Stewart (age 22) were married. She the daughter of James Stewart 4th Earl Moray and Margaret Home Countess Moray. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
Evelyn's Diary. 17 Apr 1662. The young Marquis of Argyle (age 33) [Note. Evelyn makes a mistake here insofar as Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 33) was only restored to the Earldom.], whose turbulent [his father] father was executed in Scotland, came to see my garden. He seemed a man of parts.
In Oct 1663 Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 34) succeeded 9th Earl Argyll. [his wife] Mary Stewart Countess Argyll (age 35) by marriage Countess Argyll.
In 1666 David Ross Balnagowan and [his sister-in-law] Anne Stewart were married. She the daughter of James Stewart 4th Earl Moray and Margaret Home Countess Moray. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
In Jan 1667 [his sister-in-law] Margaret Stewart died.
In May 1668 [his wife] Mary Stewart Countess Argyll (age 40) died.
In 1678 [his mother] Margaret Douglas Marchioness Argyll (age 68) died.
On 12 Mar 1678 [his son] Archibald Campbell 1st Duke Argyll (age 19) and [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Tollemache Duchess Argyll (age 18) were married. She the daughter of Lionel Tollemache 3rd Baronet and Elizabeth Murray Duchess Lauderdale (age 51). He the son of Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 49) and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll.
On 01 Jul 1678 [his son-in-law] Richard Maitland 4th Earl Lauderdale (age 25) and [his daughter] Anne Campbell were married. She the daughter of Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 49) and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll. He the son of Charles Maitland 3rd Earl Lauderdale.
In 1685 Argyll's Rising was a plot to overthrow King James II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 51) led by Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 55).
Of the rebels 177 were transported to Jamaica and 100 to New Jersey.
Evelyn's Diary. 22 May 1685. In the morning I went with a French gentleman, and my Lord Privy Seale, to the House of Lords, where we were plac'd by his lordship next the Bar, just below yc Bishops, very commodiously both for hearing and seeing. After a short space came in ye Queene (age 26) and Princesse of Denmark (age 20), and stood next above the Archbishops, at the side of the House on the right hand of the throne. In the interim divers of the Lords, who had not finish'd before, tooke the Test and usual Oathes, so that her Ma*, the Spanish and other Ambassadors, who stood behind the throne, heard the Pope and worship of the Virgin Mary, &c. renounc'd very decently, as likewise the prayers which follow'd, standing all the while. Then came in the King (age 51), the Crowne on his head, and being seated, the Commons were introduced, and the House being full, he drew forth a paper containing his speech, which he read distinctly enough, to this effect: "That he resolv'd to call a Parliament from the moment of his brother's decease, as the best meanes to settle all the concernes of the Nation, so as to be most easy and happy to himselfe and his subjects; that he would confirme whatever he had said in his declaration at the first Council concerning his opinion of the principles of the Church of England, for their loyaltie, and would defend and support it, and preserve its government as by law now establish'd; that, as he would invade no man's property, so he would never depart from his owne prerogative; and as he had ventur'd his life in defence of the Nation, so he would proceede to do still; that, having given this assurance of his care of our Religion (his word was your Religion) and Property (wch he had not said by chance but solemnly), so he doubted not of suitable returnes of his subjects duty and kindnesse, especialy as to settling his Revenue for life, for yte many weighty necessities of go vernment, weh he would not suffer to be precarious; that some might possibly suggest that it were better to feede and supply him from time to time only, out of their inclination to frequent Parliaments, but that that would be a very improper method to take with him, since the best way to engage him to meete oftener would be always to use him well, and therefore he expected their compliance speedily, that this Session being but short, they might meet againe to satisfaction". At every period of this the House gave loud shouts. Then he acquainted them with that morning's news of Argyle's (age 56) being landed in the West High lands of Scotland from Holland, and the treasonous declaration he had published, which he would communicate to them, and that he should take the best care he could it should meete with the reward It deserv'd, not questioning the Parliament's zeale and readinesse to assist him as he desir'd; at which there follow'd another Vive le Roi, and so his Ma* retlr'd.
Evelyn's Diary. 22 Jun 1685. Argyle (age 56) taken in Scotland and executed, and his party dispers'd.Argyll's Rising.
On 30 Jun 1685 Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 56) was beheaded on the Maiden (an early gullotine) in Edinburgh [Map] for his part in Argyll's Rising. His son [his son] Archibald Campbell 1st Duke Argyll (age 26) succeeded 10th Earl Argyll. [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Tollemache Duchess Argyll (age 25) by marriage Countess Argyll.
In Jun 1685 [his son-in-law] William Kerr 2nd Marquess Lothian (age 24) and [his daughter] Jean Campbell Marchioness Lothian were married. She the daughter of Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll (age 56) and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll. He the son of Robert Kerr 1st Marquess Lothian (age 49) and Jean Campbell. They were first cousins.
[his son] Charles Campbell was born to Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll.
[his daughter] Mary Campbell Campbell was born to Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll.
[his daughter] Anne Campbell was born to Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll.
Alexander Sutherland 1st Lord Duffus and Margaret Stewart were married. She the daughter of James Stewart 4th Earl Moray and Margaret Home Countess Moray. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
[his daughter] Jean Campbell Marchioness Lothian was born to Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll.
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Great x 4 Grandfather: Archibald Campbell 2nd Earl Argyll 8 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Colin Campbell 3rd Earl Argyll 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stewart Countess Argyll 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Archibald Campbell 4th Earl Argyll 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Gordon 3rd Earl Huntley 14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jean or Janet Gordon Countess Argyll 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jean Stewart Countess Huntley 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Colin Campbell 6th Earl Argyll 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Graham 2nd Earl Menteith 7 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Graham 3rd Earl Menteith 8 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Graham Countess Argyll 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
GrandFather: Archibald Campbell 7th Earl Argyll 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Keith 2nd Earl Marischal
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Keith Master of Marischal
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Keith 4th Earl Marischal 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Douglas 2nd Earl Morton 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Douglas 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Janet Crichton Countess Morton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Agnes Keith Countess Moray and Argyll 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Keith of Inverugie
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Keith Countess Marischal 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Andrew Gray 2nd Lord Gray 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Janet Gray Lady Wemyss 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Janet Keith 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Father: Archibald Campbell 1st Marquess Argyll 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Douglas
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Douglas
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Countess Balfour Douglas
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Douglas
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Boyd
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Douglas 6th Earl Morton 11 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Erskine 4th Lord Erskine 16th Earl Mar 8 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Erskine 17th Earl Mar 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Erskine 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Archibald Campbell 2nd Earl Argyll 8 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Campbell Countess Mar 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stewart Countess Argyll 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
GrandMother: Agnes Douglas Countess Argyll 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes
Great x 1 Grandmother: Agnes Leslie Countess Morton
Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Douglas
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Douglas
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Boyd
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Douglas 6th Earl Morton 11 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Erskine 17th Earl Mar 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Erskine 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Campbell Countess Mar 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Douglas Master of Morton 12 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes
Great x 2 Grandmother: Agnes Leslie Countess Morton
GrandFather: William Douglas 7th Earl Morton 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Lyon 6th Lord Glamis 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John 7th Lord Glamis Lyon 10 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Janet Douglas Lady Glamis 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Lyon 8th Lord Glamis 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Keith Master of Marischal
Great x 3 Grandmother: Janet Keith 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Douglas 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jean Lyon Countess Angus and Morton 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Abernethy 5th Lord Saltoun
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Abernethy 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Hay 2nd Lord Hay of Yester 8 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hay 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Crichton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Mother: Margaret Douglas Marchioness Argyll 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Keith Master of Marischal
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Keith 4th Earl Marischal 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Douglas 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Keith Master of Marischal 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Keith of Inverugie
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Keith Countess Marischal 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Janet Gray Lady Wemyss 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Keith 5th Earl Marischal 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Hay 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Hay 7th Earl Erroll 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Logie
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hay 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Robertson
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Robertson Countess Erroll
GrandMother: Anne Keith Countess Morton 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Home 2nd Lord Home
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Home 4th Lord Home
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alexander Home 5th Lord Home
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Home Countess Marischal