Archibald Campbell Swinton
Archibald Campbell Swinton | |
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| Born | Archibald Swinton 15 July 1812 Broadmeadows, Berwickshire, Scotland |
| Died | 27 November 1890 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation(s) | Barrister, author, politician, professor of civil law |
| Notable work | Men of the Merse, The Swintons of that Ilk and their Cadets |
| Spouse | Katherine Margaret Pringle (married 1845-46) Georgina Caroline Sitwell (married 1856) |
| Children | 2 daughters and 3 sons, including Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton and George Swinton |
| Parent(s) | John Campbell Swinton of Kimmerghame, Berwickshire Catherine Rannie |
| Relatives | James Rannie Swinton (brother) John Swinton (great-grandson) Tilda Swinton (great-great-granddaughter) Honor Swinton Byrne (great-great-great-granddaughter) |
Professor Archibald Campbell Swinton FRSE DL LLD LLB (15 July 1812 – 27 November 1890), was a Scottish author, politician and professor of civil law at Edinburgh, 1842–62.