Historical and
Commemorative Medals
Collection of Benjamin Weiss
JOHN CAMPBELL, DUKE OF ARGYLE DASSIER, Jacques-Antoine: England, 1743, Bronze, 55 mm John Campbell (1678-1743), second Duke of Argyle, general and statesman, took an important part in military and political affairs during the reign of Anne, and had a principal share in bringing about the Act of Union. Under the military leadership of Charles, Duke of Marlborough, Campbell distinguished himself in several battles, including those at Ramillies, Oudenarde, Lille, Ghent and Malplaquet. In 1715 he successfully quelled the Jacobite rebellion and subsequently was given the title of Duke of Greenwich.(Thompson) |
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