Archibald Douglas-Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton
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Archibald Douglas-Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton
For other people named Archibald Hamilton, see Archibald Hamilton (disambiguation).
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 Archibald Douglas-Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton |
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| Born | 15 July 1740 |
| Died | 16 February 1819 (aged 78) |
| Title | 9th Duke of Hamilton |
| Tenure | 1799–1819 |
| Other titles | 6th Duke of Brandon |
| Nationality | British |
| Offices | Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire |
| Predecessor | Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton |
| Successor | Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Harriet Stewart |
| Parents | James Douglas-Hamilton, 5th Duke of Hamilton Anne Spencer |
Archibald Douglas-Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton and 6th Duke of Brandon (15 July 1740 – 16 February 1819) was a Scottish peer and politician.
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Background and education
Hamilton was the eldest son of the 5th Duke of Hamilton and his third wife, Anne, and was educated at Eton.
Political career
In 1768, Hamilton became Member of Parliament for Lancashire and held the seat until 1772. In 1799, he inherited his half-nephew's titles and was appointed his successor as Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire.
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 (1766–10 October 1846), lady-in-waiting to Queen Caroline,[1] 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
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Duke of Hamilton
- Portrait
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Archibald Douglas-Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton
House of Douglas and Angus
Born: 15 July 1740 Died: 16 February 1819 |
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| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Lord Strange James Shuttleworth |
Member of Parliament for Lancashire with Lord Strange 1768–71 The Earl of Sefton 1771–74 1768–1772 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Sefton Sir Thomas Egerton |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Duke of Hamilton |
Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire 1799–1802 |
Succeeded by Marquess of Douglas |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by Douglas Douglas-Hamilton |
Duke of Hamilton 1799–1819 |
Succeeded by Alexander Douglas-Hamilton |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Douglas Douglas-Hamilton |
Duke of Brandon 1799–1819 |
Succeeded by Alexander Douglas-Hamilton |
| Baron Dutton (descended by acceleration) 1799–1806 |
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