Background
He was the eldest surviving son of judge Sir Archibald Campbell, 2nd Baronet (Lord Succoth) of Succoth, Dunbarton, educated at Harrow School and became an advocate in 1821.
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John Campbell
Edit Profilepolitician Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom
Education
He was a pupil of James Ross, a celebrated teacher of Philadelphia, and at an early age entered the University of Pennsylvania, but was never graduated. He studied theology with Rev. Ezra Stiles, and afterward in Virginia, where he was for a few months teacher of languages in Hampden-Sydney College.
Career
On 10 May 1817, he was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Hanover, Virginia. As the social snubbing and other issues divided politicians, President Jackson's entire cabinet resigned, Vice President Calhoun resigned and Reverend Campbell stepped down from his pulpit.
Membership
[8th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dunbartonshire from 1826–1830.
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Born
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Died
March 27, 1864 (aged 65) -
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Bri -
Political Party
Conservative