Alexander Hume-Campbell (1708–1760)

The Honourable Alexander Hume-Campbell KC (15 February 1708 – 19 July 1760), was a Scottish nobleman and politician.

The son of Alexander Hume-Campbell, 2nd Earl of Marchmont, he entered parliament in 1734 for Berwickshire at the same time as his twin brother Lord Polwarth was elected for Berwick-upon-Tweed. He also held office as Lord Clerk Register of Scotland.

Sources

  • "Marchmont And The Humes of Polwarth By one of Their Descendants". 1894. ISBN 0-902664-30-1
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
George Baillie
Member of Parliament for Berwickshire
1734–1760
Succeeded by
James Pringle
Political offices
Preceded by
Richard Hollings
Solicitor-General of the Duchy of Cornwall
1741–1746
Succeeded by
Henry Bathurst
Preceded by
The Marquess of Lothian
Lord Clerk Register
1756–1760
Succeeded by
The Earl of Morton


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