David Campbell | |
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| 27th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office March 31, 1837 – March 31, 1840 | |
| Preceded by | Wyndham Robertson (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Walker Gilmer |
| Virginia State Senator | |
| In office 1820-1824 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Preston |
| Succeeded by | John D. Sharp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1779 Washington County (later Smyth County), Virginia |
| Died | March 19, 1859 (aged 79) "Montcalm," Abingdon, Virginia |
| Resting place | Sinking Spring Cemetery 36°42′33″N 81°58′58″W / 36.709279°N 81.982661°W |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Maria Hamilton Campbell |
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David Campbell (August 7, 1779 – March 19, 1859) was a Virginia merchant, soldier, farmer, and politician who became the 27th Governor of Virginia, serving from 1837 to 1840.