Archibald Campbell Marquess of Argyll

ModernPoliticianScotland1607 — 1661

Covenanter leader, executed after the Restoration.

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Quick Facts

Born

1607

Died

1661

Country

Scotland

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score56.4

Archibald Campbell Marquess of Argyll — Complete Timeline

1643 AD

Solemn League and CovenantPolitical Action◆ Major

Archibald Campbell, Marquess of Argyll, was a leading Covenanter who helped negotiate the Solemn League and Covenant with English Parliamentarians. The treaty allied Scotland with the English Parliament against Charles I, committing both to Presbyterian church government.

CovenanterTreatyReligious Alliance

Impact: nationalconstructive

1645 AD

Defeat at InverlochyWar◆ Major

Archibald Campbell commanded the Covenanter army at Inverlochy but was defeated by Montrose's Royalists. Campbell escaped the battle but his clan suffered heavy losses. The defeat weakened Covenanter control in the Highlands.

Wars of the Three KingdomsBattleDefeat

Impact: nationaltragic

1661 AD

Execution of Archibald CampbellPolitical Action◆ Major

After the Restoration of Charles II, Archibald Campbell was tried for treason and executed at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. His head was displayed on the Tolbooth. The execution was part of the royalist backlash against former Covenanters.

ExecutionRestorationCovenanter

Impact: nationaltragic