Hamilton, Alexander (London)
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Dates | 1727-41 | ||
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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.