Campbell Baronets - Campbell Baronets, of Glenorchy (1625)

Campbell Baronets, of Glenorchy (1625)

The Campbell Baronetcy, of Glenorchy in the County of Perth, was created in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 29 May 1625 for Duncan Campbell. Known as "Black Duncan", he had earlier represented Argyll in the Scottish Parliament. Campbell was a descendant of Sir Colin Campbell, 1st of Glenorchy, younger son of Duncan Campbell, 1st Lord Campbell, ancestor of the Dukes of Argyll. The third and fourth Baronets were also members of the Scottish Parliament for Argyll. The fifth Baronet was created Earl of Breadalbane and Holland in 1681. See also the Campbell Baronetcy of St Cross Mede below.

  • Sir Duncan Campbell, 1st Baronet (c. 1550-1631)
  • Sir Colin Campbell, 2nd Baronet (c. 1577-1640)
  • Sir Robert Campbell, 3rd Baronet (c. 1580- c. 1650)
  • Sir John Campbell, 4th Baronet (c. 1615-c. 1670)
  • Sir John Campbell, 5th Baronet (1635-1717) (created Earl of Breadalbane and Holland in 1681)

For further succession see Earl of Breadalbane and Holland

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