Lord William Campbell
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Lord William Campbell (11 July 1730 – 4 September 1778) was a Scottish Royal Navy officer, nobleman and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Nova Scotia from 1766 to 1773.
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Quick Facts Governor of Nova Scotia, Monarch ...
Lord William Campbell | |
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Governor of Nova Scotia | |
In office October 1766 – October 1773 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | Montague Wilmot |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Green (acting) |
Governor of South Carolina | |
In office 18 June 1775 – 15 September 1775 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | William Bull II (acting) |
Succeeded by | Henry Laurens (as President of the South Carolina Committee of Safety) |
Member of Parliament for Argyllshire | |
In office 1764–1766 | |
Preceded by | Dugald Campbell |
Succeeded by | Robert Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | 11 July 1730 |
Died | 4 September 1778(1778-09-04) (aged 48) |
Parent(s) | Mary Bellenden John Campbell |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Years of service | 1752-1776 |
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