John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll

John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll (6 August 1845 – 2 May 1914), usually better known by the courtesy title Marquess of Lorne, by which he was known between 1847 and 1900, was a British nobleman who was Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883. He was the husband of Princess Louise, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. He was the first president of "Rangers Football Club", thanks to his Argyll ties to the original founders of the football club.

The Duke of Argyll
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4th Governor General of Canada
In office
25 November 1878  23 October 1883
MonarchVictoria
Prime MinisterCanadian:
Sir John A. Macdonald
British:
The Earl of Beaconsfield
William Ewart Gladstone
Preceded byThe Earl of Dufferin
Succeeded byThe Marquess of Lansdowne
Personal details
Born(1845-08-06)6 August 1845
London, United Kingdom
Died2 May 1914(1914-05-02) (aged 68)
Cowes, United Kingdom
Resting placeKilmun Parish Church
Political party
  • Liberal
  • Liberal Unionist
Spouse
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
(m. 1871)
Parents
Alma mater
  • University of St Andrews
  • Trinity College, Cambridge
Military service
AllegianceGreat Britain
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Years of service1866–1900
RankLieutenant Colonel Commandant
Honorary Colonel
Unit1st Argyll and Bute Artillery Volunteers
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