Difference between revisions of "Hamilton, James (London) 1"
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| − | 4th duke of Hamilton (1698-1716). Created gentleman of the bedchamber (1679), and resided predominantly in London thereafter, although with spells in Scotland. Supported James VII & II in revolution, and repeatedly imprisoned under William and Mary for Jacobite sympathies. Entered Scottish Parliament (1700), and led opposition to union. Elected Scottish representative peer (1708). Created duke of Brandon (1711). Killed in an infamous duel with Lord Mohun (1712). | + | 4th duke of Hamilton (1698-1716). Created gentleman of the bedchamber (1679), and resided predominantly in London thereafter, although with spells in Scotland. Entered at Middle Temple, 9 February 1683. Supported James VII & II in revolution, and repeatedly imprisoned under William and Mary for Jacobite sympathies. Entered Scottish Parliament (1700), and led opposition to union. Elected Scottish representative peer (1708). Created duke of Brandon (1711). Killed in an infamous duel with Lord Mohun (1712). |
Revision as of 15:52, 29 July 2016
| Dates | 1679-1712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Courtier | ||
| Place of Birth | Hamilton | ||
| Marriage | Anne Spencer; Elizabeth Gerard | ||
| Issue | 9 children; illegitimate children | ||
| Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography;H.A.C. Sturgess, Register of Admissions to the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, 3 vols (London, 1949), i, 209 |
4th duke of Hamilton (1698-1716). Created gentleman of the bedchamber (1679), and resided predominantly in London thereafter, although with spells in Scotland. Entered at Middle Temple, 9 February 1683. Supported James VII & II in revolution, and repeatedly imprisoned under William and Mary for Jacobite sympathies. Entered Scottish Parliament (1700), and led opposition to union. Elected Scottish representative peer (1708). Created duke of Brandon (1711). Killed in an infamous duel with Lord Mohun (1712).
