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 KG KT GCMG GCVO VD PC | |
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| 4th Governor General of Canada | |
| In office 25 November 1878 – 23 October 1883 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | Canadian: Sir John A. Macdonald British: The Earl of Beaconsfield William Ewart Gladstone |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Dufferin |
| Succeeded by | The Marquess of Lansdowne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 August 1845 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 2 May 1914 (aged 68) Cowes, United Kingdom |
| Resting place | Kilmun Parish Church |
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| Spouse |
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
(m. 1871) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1866–1900 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Honorary Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Argyll and Bute Artillery Volunteers |
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