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Colin Campbell

1686-11-01 – 1757-05-09

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Colin Campbell (1 November 1686 – 9 May 1757) was a Scottish merchant and entrepreneur who co-founded the Swedish East India Company and was Swedish King Frederick I's first envoy to the Emperor of China. Campbell is depicted wearing the cross of the Nordstjärneorden (Order of the Polar Star) which was conferred on him in 1753, and a crowned miniature of Frederick I. A contemporary replica of the portrait (in the collection of the Nationalmuseum since the 1860s and now exhibited at Gripsholm Castle) bears a painted cartouche with text stating that the portrait depicts Campbell in his 70th year (that is, in 1756), and describing his efforts in establishing the Swedish East India Company.Credit: Attributed to Johan Joachim Streng

Life & Legacy

Colin Campbell (1 November 1686 – 9 May 1757) was a Scottish merchant and entrepreneur who co-founded the Swedish East India Company and was Swedish King Fredrik I's first envoy to the Emperor of China.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, diplomat, merchant

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Order of the Polar Star

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Honors & Awards

Knight of the Order of the Polar Star

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  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3682631 — wikidata View source

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