William Hamilton
Scottish surgeon and man-midwife (1758-1790)
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Summary
William Hamilton was born on July 31, 1758[1]. He died on March 13, 1790[2]. He worked as a surgeon[3] and botanist[4].
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1793[5]
- Father: Thomas Hamilton[6]
- Mother: Isabel Anderson[7]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Stirling[8]
- Child: Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet[9], Thomas Hamilton[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[11]
- Employer: University of Glasgow[12]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[13]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Hamilton[16]
- Given name: William[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
FAQs
Who were William Hamilton's parents?
William Hamilton's father was Thomas Hamilton[6]. William Hamilton's mother was Isabel Anderson[7].
Who was William Hamilton married to?
William Hamilton's spouses include Elizabeth Stirling[8].
What did William Hamilton do for work?
William Hamilton worked as a surgeon[3] and botanist[4].
Where did William Hamilton go to school?
William Hamilton was educated at University of Glasgow[13].
What awards did William Hamilton receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].