Campbell Dalrymple
Campbell Dalrymple (27 August 1725 – 21 April 1767) was a British military officer who was Governor of Guadeloupe during the British occupation of that island during the Seven Years' War. After Guadeloupe was returned to the French under the Treaty of Paris, he argued strongly for making Dominica a free trade area so as to capture the French Caribbean trade.
Campbell Dalrymple | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Guadeloupe | |
| In office 5 June 1760 – 4 July 1763 | |
| Preceded by | Byam Crump |
| Succeeded by | François-Charles de Bourlamaque |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 August 1725 |
| Died | 21 April 1767 (aged 41) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Soldier |
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