Hamilton, Alexander (London)

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Dates 1727-41
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Margaret Kerr
Issue 5 sons, 1 daughter
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

MP for Linlithgowshire. Gained seat with backing of Lord Hopetoun. Voted with the Administration. Died not stand for re-election in 1741. Appointed Secretary for Scotland to the Prince of Wales (1733-7) and postmaster general (1746-63). Died 1763.