George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll
(1823-1900)

George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll00 Foto: Georgina Koberwein-Terrell (1820-1876) / Public Domain

Scottish peer, Liberal politician and writer on science, religion, and politics (1823-1900) – George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll was born in Ardencaple Castle (Former castle near Helensburgh) on April 30th, 1823 and died in Inveraray Castle (Country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland) on April 24th, 1900 at the age of 76. Today George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll would be 200 years old.

Age

how old was George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll when he died?

George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll died in 1900 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 30th, 1823 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Ardencaple Castle Former castle near Helensburgh
Death Date	April 24th, 1900 (Tuesday)
Death place	Inveraray Castle Country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll

Birthday

When was George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll born?

George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll was born on April 30th, 1823.

Death

When did George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll die?

George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll died on April 24th, 1900 at the age of 76 in Inveraray Castle (Country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland). Today George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll would be 200 years old.