Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton

Scottish peer, politician and art collector (1767-1852)
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Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton

Summary

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton is a human[1]. His place of birth was St James's Square[2]. He was born on October 3, 1767[3]. He died in Portman Square[4]. He died on August 18, 1852[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and art collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was born in St James's Square[2].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton passed away in Portman Square[4].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was born on October 3, 1767[3].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was born on January 1, 1767[10].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton died on August 18, 1852[5].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton died on January 1, 1852[11].
  • Burial took place at Hamilton[12].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's father was Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton[13].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's mother was Harriet Stewart[14].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was married to Susan Euphemia Beckford[15].
  • A child of Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was William Hamilton, 11th Duke of Hamilton[16].
  • A child of Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was Susan Hamilton[17].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's professions included politician[7].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton worked as an art collector[8].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton held the position of ambassador[21].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was educated at Christ Church[23].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's education included a stint at Harrow School[24].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26].
  • Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton received the Order of the Garter[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was born in St James's Square[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 3, 1767[3] and January 1, 1767[10]. His father was Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton[13]. His mother was Harriet Stewart[14].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Harrow School[24], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and art collector[8]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[20], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1801[37]; ambassador[21], a diplomatic rank[38]; and member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1802[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26]; and Order of the Garter[27], an order of chivalry[44], in Kingdom of England[45], founded in 1348[46].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's spouses was Susan Euphemia Beckford[15]. Children include William Hamilton, 11th Duke of Hamilton[16], a politician[47], 1811–1863[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49] and Susan Hamilton[17], a figure of scandal[50], 1814–1889[51]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 18, 1852[5] and January 1, 1852[11]. Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton passed away in Portman Square[4]. He is buried at Hamilton[12].

Why It Matters

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton born?

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's place of birth was St James's Square[2].

Where did Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton die?

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton passed away in Portman Square[4].

Who were Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's parents?

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's father was Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton[13]. Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's mother was Harriet Stewart[14].

Who was Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton married to?

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton's spouses include Susan Euphemia Beckford[15].

What did Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton do for work?

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and art collector[8].

Where did Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton go to school?

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton was educated at Christ Church[23] and Harrow School[24].

What awards did Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26], and Order of the Garter[27].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  4. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth St James's Square
    Position held member of the House of Lords, ambassador, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
    Family name Hamilton
    Sex or gender male
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