Dictionary of Indian Biography/Argyll, George Douglas Campbell, eighth Duke of
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ARGYLL, GEORGE DOUGLAS CAMPBELL, EIGHTH DUKE OF (1823–1900)
Statesman: K.G., K.T., P.C.: born April 30, 1823: his connection with India began when he was Secretary of State for India in Mr. Gladstone's administration, 1868–1874: when in opposition, he wrote and spoke strongly against (the forward Afghan policy of the Conservative Government. In 1865 he wrote India under Dalhousie and Canning, and in 1899 The Eastern Question: he always showed great interest in, and knowledge of, Indian questions: he died April 24, 1900.