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The Honourable Sir Donald Campbell
Governor from 9 December 1847 to 18 October 1850

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Sir Donald Campbell was the tenth Governor of Prince Edward Island since the creation of the Colony in 1763. Donald Campbell was born on 3 August 1800, the son of Sir Colin Campbell.

In 1823, he married Carolina Elisa, daughter of Sir William Plomer; and they had four sons and one daughter.

He was created a baronet of the United Kingdom in 1836. On 9 December 1847, he was appointed Governor of Prince Edward Island. He died in office in Charlottetown on 18 October 1850.

Photograph courtesy of PEI Public Archives and Records Office, Reference Number 2320/56-5

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