Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll

Ian Douglas Campbell, 11th and 4th Duke of Argyll (18 June 1903 – 7 April 1973), was a Scottish peer and the Chief of Clan Campbell (Scottish Gaelic: MacCailein Mòr). He is chiefly remembered for his unhappy marriage to, and scandalous 1963 divorce from, his third wife, Margaret Whigham.


The Duke of Argyll
The Duke in 1953
PredecessorNiall Campbell, 10th Duke of Argyll
SuccessorIan Campbell, 12th Duke of Argyll
Known for1963 divorce
BornIan Douglas Campbell
(1903-06-18)18 June 1903
Paris, France
Died7 April 1973(1973-04-07) (aged 69)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Spouse(s)
(m. 1927; div. 1934)
    Louise Hollingsworth Morris Vanneck
    (m. 1935; div. 1951)
      Margaret Whigham
      (m. 1951; div. 1963)
        Mathilda Coster Mortimer
        (m. 1963)
        IssueLady Jeanne Campbell
        Ian Campbell, 12th Duke of Argyll
        Lord Colin Ivar Campbell
        Lady Elspeth Campbell
        ParentsDouglas Campbell
        Aimee Lawrence
        Member of the House of Lords
        Lord Temporal
        In office
        31 July 1963  7 April 1973
        Hereditary Peerage
        Succeeded byIan Campbell, 12th Duke of Argyll
        Military career
        Allegiance United Kingdom
        Service/branch British Army
        Years of service1939–1945
        Rank Captain
        Service number547098
        UnitArgyll and Sutherland Highlanders
        Battles/wars
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