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Archibald Doun Campbell Earl van Argyll III 1535–1573

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Archibald III in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Aug 1535 · Skipness, Argyll, Scotland
Died 12 Sep 1573 · Glenlivet, Banffshire, Scotland
Father Sir Gillespic Roy Archibald The Red Campbell Master Of The King S Household Iv Earl Of Argyll Knight
Mother Lady Helen Hamilton Countess Argyll Campbell
Siblings Agnes Anna Countess Of Moray Keith, Agnes Campbell, Archibald Laird Of Lochnell V Earl Of Argyll Campbell, Archibald Campbell, Archibald Campbell Earl Van Argyll Iii, Archibald Iv Mac Campbell, Colin 5Th Earl Argyle Campbell, Colin Campbell, Colin Campbell 6Th Earl Of Argyll Earl, Helen Margaret Campbell, Jeanette Campbell, Lady Janet Campbell Of Argyll And Duart, Lady Margaretha Anne Campbell Stewart Baroness Of Duart Lady Of Dune, Margaretha Campbell, Mary Campbell, Sir John Campbell 3Rd Lord Of Cawdor

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Biography

In 1535, Archibald Doun Campbell Earl van Argyll III entered the world in Skipness, Argyll, Scotland, born to sir gillespic roy archibald the red campbell master of the king s household iv earl of argyll knight and lady helen hamilton countess argyll campbell. Archibald Doun Campbell Earl van Argyll III passed away in 1573 in Glenlivet, Banffshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1535
Birth of Archibald Doun Campbell Earl van Argyll III in Skipness, Argyll, Scotland
Birth
1573
Death of Archibald Doun Campbell Earl van Argyll III in Glenlivet, Banffshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Archibald III

This ancestor line traces from Castle Lochow, Skipness, Argyll, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1459) to Skipness, Argyll, Scotland (1535) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Archibald III (1535–1573) was born in Skipness, Argyll, Scotland and died in Glenlivet, Banffshire, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Archibald in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Archibald III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Archibald Doun Campbell Earl van Argyll III PTP
1535–1573
Skipness, Argyll, Scotland
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Grandparents
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Archibald III's Descendants