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- Argyll, Archibald Campbell, earl of 1530-73 Promoted Reformation in Scot
land, but then supported Mary Queen of Scots; privy to plot to murder Dar
nley, fought for Mary at Langside 1568. Chancellor of Scotland 1573.
Argyll, Archibald Campbell, marquis and earl of c. 1606-1661 Leading Co
venanter, opposing Charles I's religious policy in Scotland in 1630's; fou
ght against Montrose and royalists in Civil War. Opposed Scots Engageme
nt and Charles I 1647, but proclaimed and crowned Charles II as ki
ng of Scotland 1650-51. After defeat, submitted to Cromwellian rul
e, MP in 1659; executed at Restoration.
Argyll, Archibald Campbell, earl of 1629-85. Son of above, though vigoro
us royalist in 1650's; Scottish Councellor 1664, active against Conenante
rs 1667. After opposition to Scotland Test Act 1681, sentenced to dea
th and fled to exile; invaded Scotland on behalf of Monmouth 1685, but cap
tured and executed.
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- [S22321] Adair: History and Genealogy by James Barnett Adair 1924.
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