Archibald Campbell

Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll (c. 1575 – 1638), also called "Gillesbuig Grumach", is a Scottish politician and military leader.

He is the son of Colin Campbell, 6th Earl of Argyll, and converts to Roman Catholicism, although in 1594 he had commanded royal troops in the Battle of Glenlivet against Catholic Rebels, especially the Gordons of Huntly.

In 1619, he surrenders his estates to his son, Archibald Campbell.

He is made a knight of the Golden Fleece in 1624.

His kinsman is William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling.

His nickname, "Gillesbuig Grumach" is the Gaelic for Archibald the Grim.

This presumably originates from his wife Lady Agnes Douglas, daughter of the Earl of Morton, and after their 14th century ancestor, Archibald Douglas, 4th Earl of Douglas.

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