Background
Campbell was the son of Colin Campbell, 6th Earl of Argyll and in 1594 he had commanded royal troops in the Battle of Glenlivet against Catholic Rebels, especially the Gordons of Huntly.
Campbell was the son of Colin Campbell, 6th Earl of Argyll and in 1594 he had commanded royal troops in the Battle of Glenlivet against Catholic Rebels, especially the Gordons of Huntly.
He was made a knight of the Golden Fleece in 1624. His kinsman was William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling. His nickname, "Gillesbuig Grumach" is the Gaelic for Archibald the Grim.
The 7th Earl of Argyll is buried at Kilmun Parish Church.