John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland CAMPBELL, Duke of Argyll

1845 - 1914  (68 years)

• Name	John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland CAMPBELL
  	Previously styled: John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland CAMPBELL, Marquess of Lorne
  Suffix	Duke of Argyll
  Birth	6 Aug 1845	St Martin in the Fields, London, England   [1, 2]
  	Stafford House
  Gender	Male
  Elected	1868-1878	Argyll, Scotland   [3]
  	Member of Parliament (MP)
  Sucession	1900	Argyll, Scotland   [3]
  	Succeeded his father George Douglas CAMPBELL, 8th Duke of Argyll
  Census	2 Apr 1911	Kensington, London, England   [4]
  	Kensington Palace.
  	1911 Census Kensington, London, England Kensington Palace His Grace the Duke of Argyll's Apartments Duke of Argyll, 65, married, Lord Lieutenant, own accounty, London, Scottish Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll, 63, married, London, English [plus 14 servants]
  Occupation	2 Apr 1911	Kensington, London, England   [4]
  	Lord Lieutenant
  Death	2 May 1914	Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England   [5, 6]
  	Address: Kent House, Cowes
  	decessit sine prole
  Burial	Aft 2 May 1914	Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland   [3]
  	Campbell Mausoleum, Kilmun Parish Kirk Monumental Inscription John Douglas Sutherland CAMPBELL, Duke of Argyll KG, KT, PC, CCMC, CCVG Succeeded His Father as 9th Duke, 1900, B. 6th August 1845; D. 2nd May 1914 When Marquis of Lorne, M 1871 Louise Caroline Alberta of Great Britain and Ireland 4th Daughter of Queen Victoria M.P. for Argyllshire 1868-1878 Governor-General of Canada 1878-1883 Governor of Windsor Castle 1892-1914 M.P. for South Manchester 1895-1900 His was a noble heart with ready will He stretched a kindly hand to those in need; Champion of might, he fought against the wrong with swift and eager pen, perfect and pure His faith in God, lofty the goal he sought beside the chosen courage of his love, labouring to make the Empire Nations one, His best was given to serve his country's cause. Loving, high-souled and valiant, he now lives In death, as in his earthly days, beloved. decessit sine prole
  Person ID	I37	Clan Campbell Genealogy | Campbells of Argyll
  Last Modified	25 Jul 2025

  
  

  Father	George John Douglas CAMPBELL, Duke of Argyll,   b. 30 Apr 1823, Dunbartonshire, Scotland d. 24 Apr 1900, Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Lady Elizabeth Georgina SUTHERLAND-LEVESON-GOWER, Duchess of Argyll,   b. 30 May 1824   d. 25 May 1878, Strand, London, England (Age 53 years)
  Marriage	31 Jul 1844	Trentham, Staffordshire, England   [7, 8]
  	Caledonian Mercury 5 August 1844 p. 4c. Marriage of Lady Elizabeth Levenson Gower and the Marquis of Lorn The marriage of Lady Elizabeth Georgiana Leveson Gower,eldest daughter of his grace the Duke of Sutherland, with George John Marquis of Lorn, only son of the Duke of Argyll, was celebrated at Trentham on Wednesday, in the presence of a select circle of the distinguished friends of both noble families. His grace the venerable Archibishop of York officiated. At half-past eleven o'clock the company assembled in the library drawing-room and formed in procession, from whence, at a quarter to twelve, they moved through the principal of apartments across the end of the conservatory into the corridor, taking the circuit of the courtyard, and entering the church through the private entrance. The Duke of Sutherland walked first, leading the bride, who looked remarkably well, and was succeeded by the Marquis of Lorn and the Duchess of Sutherland. Then came the bridesmaids, two and two, in order given below: - Lady Caroline Leveson Gower, Lady Constance Leveson Gower Miss Edith Campbell, Miss Lascelles Hon. Miss Ellis, Hon. Miss Caroline Ellis Lord and Lady Blantyre succeeded the bridesmaids, and were followed by Lord Morpeth and Lady Arthur Lennox, other guests walking in pairs, in succession. This very interesting portion of the ceremony was witnessed by many hundred persons. The bride was attired in a dress and tunic of manificent Guipure lace, over white satin, festooned with bouquets of roses, myrtles, and orange blossoms. Her ladyship's head-dress consisted of a wreath of white roses, and a veil of the richest description of Guipure lace completed the costume, which was extremely chaste and beautiful. Her ladyship carried a bonquet of orange flowers in her left hand. All the bridesmaids were similarly attired in white, carrying bouquets ofwhite roses and jessamine, and each wearing as a distinctive badge, a water lilly on the left breast. Each of the ladies wore a superb broach, presented by the noble bridegroom, and representing an ancient galley, the principal fcature in his lordship's arms. These brooches were executed in gold, studded with turquoise, and exquisitely enamelled. Upon entering the church a scene of sigular interest was presented. The massive pillars supporting the roof on either side were entwined with wreaths osf the Scotch heather and blue bell, which were continued in festoons to the alter, over the centre of which the ornaments of both aisles met and closed in an appropriate design. Every nook within the edifice was occupied, an dnearly the whole of those present were decked out in bridal attire. The venerable archbishop was assisted in the ceremony by the following clergyman: - The Rev. E. J. Edwards, the incumbent of Trentham; the Rev. H.G. Bunsen, the duke's private chaplain, and the Rev. J. H. Hutchison, the vicar of Burton. His Grace performed the service in a most impressive manner, and the ceremony was commenced and concluded without an incident to mar its solemn effect. The Duchess of Sutherland, Lord Morpeth, and indeed a great majority of those present in the church, were much affected during portions of the service, and on the return of the party from the altar, when the children performed their very pleasing duty of stewing the bridal path with flowers, the scene was extremely affecting. The procession returned throug the corridor to the drawing-rooms, and subewquently the company assembled in the banqueting room, where a splendid dejeuner had been prepared. After the banquet the marchioness joined the company in the grand saloon where she received the congratulations of her noble relatives. At half-past two o'clock one of the duke's splendid equipages, with postillions in state liveries, drove up to the grand entrance, and the happy pair, having first taken leave of the company, entered their carriage and drove off in the direction of Eccleshall, ien route for Lilleshall, the Duke of Sutherland's beautiful seat in the adjoining county of Salop. [7]
  Family ID	F18	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Her Royal Highness Princess Louise Alberta Carolina WINDSOR, Duchess of Argyll,   b. 16 Mar 1848, St George's Hanover Square, London, England d. 3 Dec 1939, Kensington, London, England (Age 91 years)
  Marriage	21 Mar 1871	London, England   [1, 5]
  	St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Further Research Required: Suggested as an alternative place for the ceremony is the Royal Chapel, Buckingham Palace. Berkshire County (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) Eagle 30 March 1871 p. 1g Royal Marriage in England. On the 21st inst., John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Marquis of Lorn, eldest son of his Grace Duke of Argyll, was married in London to Her Royal Highness the Princess Louise Caroline Alberta Guelph, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Her Majesty Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, by her husband, the late Prince Albert. This union blends the blood of the Guelphs, the Coburgs (of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha), the Gowers and the Campbells of Scotland. The bridegroom was born on the 6th of August, 1845 and is in the 26th year of his age. His personal appearance was described a years since by a spectator in the gallery of the House of Commons in the following words : "The Marquis of Lorn looked so very young, and seemed determined to look so very old ; complexion delicate and pink ; finely cut and feminine features ; a slight red mustache his only facial adornment ; genuine Rufus locks, small ears, hands and feet ; a light, springy step ; head high in the air, and a gait which expressed generally a full consciousness of the rights and titles and belongings of the Dukedom of Argyll - is the Marquis of Lorn, as he appeared to me from the speakers' gallery." The Princess Louise, the bride, was born on the 18th of March, in the year 1848. She is descrived as a fair young lady, approaching to a blonde, of graceful figure, but inclined to be fat and heavy as she advances in years. Her fortune is a dowry, voted by the nation of £30,000, and an annuity of £6000 per annum. The selection by the Queen of a day in Lent for the wedding of her Daughter has evoked considerable comment in England, as Lent is not in the English Cchurch a time for festivity, and it is accounted unlucky to marry in the holy season. It is alleged that two British noblemen - on of the highest rank, the other well known in political society, but neither holding official positions under Government - having had it intimated to them that they would receive the Queen's commands to be present at the marriage of the Princess, asked "her Majesty's gracious permission to be excused from attending a matrimonial feast to be celebrated in Lent." A correspondent writing about the event says : The marriage of the Princess Louisa and the Marquis of Lorn took place at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. In London there was little excitement. Much dissatisfaction prevailed because the wedding did not take place at Westminster or St. Paul's. Bells chimed all the afternoon. The town of Windsor was crowded. There were thousands on the castle green and the Eton boys occupied Castle Hill. The police and soldiers kept the passage open for invited guiests who came from London by a special and were conveyed in the Royal Carriages to the chapel amid the cheering of the people and the ringing of the bells. The interior of the chapel was magnificent with knightly banners, gorgeous uniforms, rich robes, diamonds sparkling and sunshine streaming over all. The Ministers of the Cabinet, foreign ambassadors, royal family and the very cream of English society were present. Of the bridal party thie first to arrive was the Duke of Argyle, dressed in full Highland costume, the Duchess of Argyle, robed in a cloth of silver, the Princess of Wales in a blue satin robe with a train of blue velvet, leading the Royal children, who were in Scottish costume. Then came the Princess Christina dressed in pink satin, trimmed with lace, and an Indian Princess blazing with scarlet and gold. A long pause followed, during which Disraeli read the marriage service to himself and the company chatted gaily. The Lord Lorn entered while the choir sung an anthem. he was attended by his groomsmen, Earl Percy and Lords Levensen and Gower. All three were dressed in the univorms of the Volunteer Rifles and the Argyleshire Artillery, green trimmed with silver. Lord Lorne looked pale and nervous as he stood by the altar. After a pause the Queen entered, robed in black satin, very low in the neck. She also wore a veil and a coronet of diamonds. The Princess followed. She wore a dress of white satin with a white velver train, a honiton lace veil and a wreath of orange flowers. Eight bridesmaids carried the train. They were all daughters of Dukes and Earls and dressed in silks, with necklaces and wreaths of roses. They wore no veils. The Queen and the Princess Louise knelt at the alter for a few moments and then the Marquis of Lorn advanced and the Bishop of London, assisted by the Bishops of Winchester, Worcester and Oxford, performed the ceremony. The Queen gave away the bride. The Princess spoke her responses clearly, but the Marquis' answers were inaudible. After the ceremony the Queen took the Princess in her arms and gave her a hearty kiss. The Marquis of Lorn knelt and kissed the Queen's hand. The Royal party then received congratulations and slowly quitted the chapel. The crowd cheered and waved wedding favors during their passage back to the castle, where the wedding breakfast was served to all the guests. The royal party breakfasted alone. No speeches were made, but there was great gaiety. Two immense wedding cakes were served, and then the bride retired and changed her dress. When she reappeared she was in a charming travelling costume of Campbell plaid. The bridal party then took the carriage for Claremont, where they are to spend the honeymoon. The road was lined with triumphal arches and people cheered the bride and the bridegroom all the way to their new home.
  Family ID	F19	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	14 Apr 2025

  
  

• Notes

  John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland CAMPBELL, 9th Duke of Argyll KG, KT, GCMG, GCVO, VD, PC

  
  

• Sources

  [S16] Berkshire County (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) Eagle, 30 Mar 1871, p. 1g. Marriage announcements (USA). CAMPBELL, John Douglas Sutherland, Marquis of Lorn and GUELPH, Her Royal Highness the Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. [S2] Births index (CR) England, 3rd Qtr., 1845, Vol. 1. p. 114. St Martin in the Fields, London. CAMPBELL, John Douglas Sutherland [S7] Monumental Inscriptions (Scotland), 2 May 1914, Find A Grave Memorial ID 98103215. Campbell Mausoleum, Kilmun Parish Kirkyard, Kilmun, Argyll. CAMPBELL John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland, Duke of Argyll. Photo added by Pixturmn. www.findagrave.com : accessed 14 April 2025. [S17] Census records (England), 2 Apr 1911, RD 2. RS 1. ED 13. SN 135. PN 100. Kensington, London, England. Duke of Argyll's Apartments, Kensington Palace. ARGYLL, Duke of (head). [S15] Daily (New York) News, 4 Dec 1939, p. 101a. Obituaries. Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll [S12] Deaths index (CR) England, 2nd Qtr., 1914, Vol. 2b. p. 706. Isle of Wight, Hampshire. CAMPBELL, John D. E., Duke of Argyll. [S52] Caledonian Mercury, 5 August 1844., p. 4c. Marriage announcement. CAMPBELL, George John, Marquis of Lorn and LEVESON-GOWER, Lady Elizabeth Georgiana. [S9] Marriages index (CR) England, 1844. St Mary and All Saints, Trentham, Staffordshire. CAMPBELL, George Douglas and LEVESON-GOWER, Elizabeth Sutherland. [Transcription] Collection: Staffordshire, England, Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes, 1837-2017. www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 April 2025.