William Hamilton

Scottish historical topographer
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William Hamilton

Summary

William Hamilton is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1630[2]. He died on January 1, 1724[3]. He worked as a historian[4].

Key Facts

  • William Hamilton was born on January 1, 1630[2].
  • William Hamilton died on January 1, 1724[3].
  • William Hamilton's father was William Hamilton, 1st of Wishaw[5].
  • William Hamilton's mother was Beatrix Douglas[6].
  • William Hamilton was married to Anne Hamilton[7].
  • William Hamilton was married to Mary Erskine[8].
  • A child of William Hamilton was Robert Hamilton, younger of Wishaw[9].
  • A child of William Hamilton was Charles Hamilton[10].
  • A child of William Hamilton was Alexander Hamilton[11].
  • A child of William Hamilton was Catherine Hamilton of Wishaw[12].
  • A child of William Hamilton was John Hamilton of Newton[13].
  • A child of William Hamilton was William Hamilton[14].
  • William Hamilton worked as a historian[4].
  • William Hamilton is recorded as male[15].
  • William Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton[17].
  • William Hamilton's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Hamilton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].

Body

Origins and Family

William Hamilton was born on January 1, 1630[2]. His father was he, 1st of Wishaw[5]. His mother was Beatrix Douglas[6].

Career and Affiliations

William Hamilton's professions included historian[4].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Hamilton[7], 1632–1724[20] and Mary Erskine[8], b. 1639[21]. Children include Robert Hamilton, younger of Wishaw[9], b. 1664[22]; Charles Hamilton[10], b. 1678[23]; Alexander Hamilton[11], 1693–1781[24]; Catherine Hamilton of Wishaw[12], 1682–1758[25]; John Hamilton of Newton[13], 1680–1757[26]; and William Hamilton[14].

Death and Burial

William Hamilton died on January 1, 1724[3].

FAQs

Who were William Hamilton's parents?

William Hamilton's father was William Hamilton, 1st of Wishaw[5]. William Hamilton's mother was Beatrix Douglas[6].

Who was William Hamilton married to?

William Hamilton's spouses include Anne Hamilton[7] and Mary Erskine[8].

What did William Hamilton do for work?

William Hamilton worked as historian[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Robert Hamilton, younger of Wishaw, Charles Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton +3
    Imported from
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 12135
    The peerage person id p3738.htm#i37374
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P1412]]: [[Q1860]], [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/263732|batch #263732]]"
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