Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton
His Grace The Duke of Hamilton | |
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9th Duke of Hamilton | |
Tenure | 1799–1819 |
Predecessor | Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton |
Successor | Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton |
Other titles | 6th Duke of Brandon |
Born | 15 July 1740 |
Died | 16 February 1819 | (aged 78)
Nationality | British |
Offices | Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire |
Spouse(s) | Lady Harriet Stewart |
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Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton and 6th Duke of Brandon (15 July 1740 – 16 February 1819) was a Scottish peer and politician.
Background and education[]
Hamilton was the second son of the 5th Duke of Hamilton, by his third wife, Anne Spencer, and was educated at Eton.
Political career[]
In 1768, Hamilton became Member of Parliament for Lancashire and held the seat until 1772 when he was appointed a Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds. In 1799, he inherited his half-nephew's titles and was appointed his successor as Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire.
Horse racing[]
Hamilton was a prominent figure in the world of Thoroughbred horse racing. Between 1786 and 1814 his horses won seven runnings of the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster.[1]
Family[]
On 25 May 1765, he married Lady Harriet Stewart (a daughter of the 6th Earl of Galloway) and they had five children:
- Lady Anne (1766–1846), lady-in-waiting to Queen Caroline,[2] died unmarried (see also Olivia Serres)
- Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton (1767–1852)
- Lord Archibald Hamilton (1769–1827)
- Lady Charlotte (1772–1827), married the 11th Duke of Somerset
- Lady Susan (1774–1846), married the 5th Earl of Dunmore
The duke died in 1819 and was succeeded by his eldest son.
References[]
- ^ Mortimer, Roger; Onslow, Richard; Willett, Peter (1999). Biographical Encyclopedia of British Flat Racing. Macdonald and Jane’s. ISBN 0-354-08536-0.
- ^ Museum, Victoria and Albert. "Lady Anne Hamilton | Lonsdale, James | V&A Explore The Collections". Victoria and Albert Museum: Explore the Collections.
External links[]
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Duke of Hamilton
- Portraits of Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton at the National Portrait Gallery, London
- 1740 births
- 1819 deaths
- British MPs 1768–1774
- Dukes of Hamilton
- Dukes of Brandon
- Marquesses of Douglas
- House of Douglas and Angus
- Lord-Lieutenants of Lanarkshire
- Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for Lancashire
- People educated at Eton College
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