William Hamilton
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Summary
William Hamilton was born on December 13, 1730[1], in Henley-on-Thames[2]. He died on April 6, 1803[3], in London[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], diplomat[6], archaeologist[7], volcanologist[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,604 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Lord Archibald Hamilton[11]
- Mother: Jane Hamilton[12]
- Spouse: Emma, Lady Hamilton[13], Catherine Barlow[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[15]
- Position held: ambassador of the United Kingdom to Naples[16], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[17]
- Employer: Foreign Office[18]
- Educated at: Westminster School[19]
- Notable work: Campi Phlegræi[20]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Copley Medal[22], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24]
- Member of: Royal Society[25], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], Society of Antiquaries of London[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Military branch: British Army[29]
- Commons category: William Hamilton (diplomat)[30]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[31]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[32]
- Family name: Hamilton[33]
- Given name: William[34]
- Work location: Naples[35]
- Relative: Lady Ann Cunningham[36]
- Depicted by: Sir William Hamilton (1730–1803)[37], Sir William Hamilton[38], Sir William Hamilton (1730–1803), and the First Lady Hamilton (1738–1782), in Their Apartment in Naples[39], Elizabeth Hamilton, later Countess of Warwick (1720-1800), and her brother William Hamilton (1730-1803)[40], Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)[41]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Commons Creator page: William Hamilton (diplomat)[46]
- Birth name: William Douglas Hamilton[47]
Why It Matters
William Hamilton has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was William Hamilton born?
William Hamilton was born in Henley-on-Thames[2].
Where did William Hamilton die?
William Hamilton passed away in London[4].
Who were William Hamilton's parents?
William Hamilton's father was Lord Archibald Hamilton[11]. William Hamilton's mother was Jane Hamilton[12].
Who was William Hamilton married to?
William Hamilton's spouses include Emma, Lady Hamilton[13] and Catherine Barlow[14].
What did William Hamilton do for work?
William Hamilton worked as an anthropologist[5], diplomat[6], archaeologist[7], volcanologist[8], and politician[9].
Where did William Hamilton go to school?
William Hamilton was educated at Westminster School[19].
What awards did William Hamilton receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Copley Medal[22], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].