Argyll, John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll (1678–1743)

One of the founders of the union of Scotland and England 1707. He was a fearless soldier, and fought at Oudenaarde and Malplaquet during the War of the Spanish Succession. Later in the war he took command in Spain. He was deprived of his offices on his return for his outspoken criticism of the ministry. Restored to favour under George I, he was instrumental in putting down the 1715 Jacobite rebellion.