Walter Frederick Campbell

Not to be confused with his grandfather Walter Campbell of Shawfield.

Walter Frederick Campbell of Shawfield (sometimes given "of Islay")[1] FRSE (1798–1855), was a Scottish politician. He served as the MP for Argyllshire, 1822–1832 and 1835–1841.

He was born on 10 April 1798.

His father John Campbell (1770–1809) was the son of Walter Campbell of Shawfield, from whom Walter Frederick inherited the island of Islay.[2]

He was the father of [John Francis Campbell]] (1821-1885), born in Islay.[3]

He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1822.[4]

As the Laird of Islay he incurred an enormous debt of £800,000 on "improvements" to the island. Creditors forced the sale of the island and the family left in 1847.

He died on 8 February 1855.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Lord John Campbell
Member of Parliament for Argyllshire
1822 1832
Succeeded by
James Henry Callander
Preceded by
James Henry Callander
Member of Parliament for Argyllshire
1835 1841
Succeeded by
Alexander Cameron Campbell


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