James Hamilton

Scottish physician (1749–1835)
Person human Q18534190
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Summary

James Hamilton was born on January 17, 1749[1]. He died on January 17, 1835[2]. He worked as a physician[3]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

Key Facts

  • Father: Robert Hamilton[5]
  • Position held: president of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[6]
  • Sex or gender: male[7]
  • Commons category: James Hamilton (physician, born 1749)[8]
  • Family name: Hamilton[9]
  • Given name: James[10]
  • Described at URL: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/art/hamilton-james-1749-1835[11]
  • Depicted by: James Hamilton, 1749 - 1835. Physician[12], Dr James Hamilton (1749–1835), Edinburgh Physician[13]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[15]
  • Nickname: Cocky[16]

FAQs

Who were James Hamilton's parents?

James Hamilton's father was Robert Hamilton[5].

What did James Hamilton do for work?

James Hamilton worked as a physician[3].

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  1. [7] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [1] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [4] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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