John Hamilton

Scottish nobleman (1537-1604)
Person human Q4735
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John Hamilton

Summary

John Hamilton is a human[1]. He was born in Isle of Arran[2]. He was born on January 1, 1537[3]. He died in Isle of Arran[4]. He died on April 26, 1604[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • John Hamilton was born in Isle of Arran[2].
  • John Hamilton died in Isle of Arran[4].
  • John Hamilton was born on January 1, 1537[3].
  • John Hamilton died on April 26, 1604[5].
  • John Hamilton's father was James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault[8].
  • John Hamilton's mother was Lady Margaret Douglas[9].
  • Among John Hamilton's spouses was Margaret Lyon[10].
  • A child of John Hamilton was James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton[11].
  • A child of John Hamilton was Lady Jean Hamilton[12].
  • A child of John Hamilton was Lady Margaret Hamilton[13].
  • A child of John Hamilton was Edward Hamilton[14].
  • A child of John Hamilton was Sir John Hamilton of Lettrick[15].
  • John Hamilton held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[16].
  • John Hamilton worked as a politician[6].
  • John Hamilton held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].
  • John Hamilton is recorded as male[18].
  • John Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Hamilton's family is recorded as Clan Hamilton[20].
  • John Hamilton's noble title is recorded as Marquess of Hamilton[21].
  • John Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton[22].
  • John Hamilton's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Hamilton's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • John Hamilton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • John Hamilton's sibling is recorded as Anne Hamilton[26].
  • John Hamilton's sibling is recorded as James Hamilton, 3rd Earl of Arran[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Isle of Arran[2], John Hamilton… he was born on January 1, 1537[3]. His father was James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault[8]. His mother was Lady Margaret Douglas[9].

Career and Affiliations

John Hamilton's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords[17].

Personal Life

John Hamilton was married to Margaret Lyon[10]. Children include James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton[11], a politician[28], 1589–1625[29], of Kingdom of Scotland[30], awarded the Knight of the Garter[31]; Lady Jean Hamilton[12]; Lady Margaret Hamilton[13]; Edward Hamilton[14]; and Sir John Hamilton of Lettrick[15].

Death and Burial

John Hamilton died on April 26, 1604[5]. He passed away in Isle of Arran[4].

Why It Matters

John Hamilton has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was John Hamilton born?

John Hamilton's place of birth was Isle of Arran[2].

Where did John Hamilton die?

John Hamilton passed away in Isle of Arran[4].

Who were John Hamilton's parents?

John Hamilton's father was James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault[8]. John Hamilton's mother was Lady Margaret Douglas[9].

Who was John Hamilton married to?

John Hamilton's spouses include Margaret Lyon[10].

What did John Hamilton do for work?

John Hamilton worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ancestors.familysearch.org. ancestors.familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ancestors.familysearch.org. ancestors.familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Mother Lady Margaret Douglas
    Place of death Isle of Arran
    Sibling Anne Hamilton, James Hamilton, 3rd Earl of Arran, Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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