Robert Hamilton
Scottish mathematician and political economist; (1743-1829)
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Summary
Robert Hamilton was born on June 11, 1743[1]. He died on July 14, 1829[2]. He worked as an economist[3], mathematician[4], and businessperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Gavin Hamilton[7]
- Mother: Helen Balfour[8]
- Spouse: Jean Morison[9], Anne Mitchell[10]
- Employer: University of Aberdeen[11]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[12], Royal High School[13]
- Student: John Cruickshank[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15]
- Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Robert Hamilton (economist)[18]
- Family name: Hamilton[19]
- Given name: Robert[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
FAQs
Who were Robert Hamilton's parents?
Robert Hamilton's father was Gavin Hamilton[7]. Robert Hamilton's mother was Helen Balfour[8].
Who was Robert Hamilton married to?
Robert Hamilton's spouses include Jean Morison[9] and Anne Mitchell[10].
What did Robert Hamilton do for work?
Robert Hamilton worked as an economist[3], mathematician[4], and businessperson[5].
Where did Robert Hamilton go to school?
Robert Hamilton was educated at University of Edinburgh[12] and Royal High School[13].
What awards did Robert Hamilton receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].