George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney

Summary

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney is a human^[1]. Born in Hamilton Palace^[2], he… he was born on February 9, 1666^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on January 29, 1737^[5]. He worked as a military personnel^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Hamilton Palace^[2], George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney…
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney passed away in London^[4].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney was born on February 9, 1666^[3].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney died on January 29, 1737^[5].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's father was William Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Hamilton^[8].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's mother was Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton^[9].
• Among George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's spouses was Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Orkney^[10].
• A child of George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney was Anne O'Brien, 2nd Countess of Orkney^[11].
• A child of George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney was Frances Lumley-Saunderson, Countess of Scarbrough^[12].
• A child of George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney was Lady Henrietta Hamilton^[13].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney worked as a military personnel^[6].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney held the position of member of the House of Lords^[14].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney received the Order of the Thistle^[15].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney is recorded as male^[16].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's family is recorded as Clan Hamilton^[18].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's noble title is recorded as Earl of Orkney^[19].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's military branch is recorded as British Army^[20].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's Commons category is recorded as George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney^[21].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal^[22].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's family name is recorded as Hamilton^[23].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's given name is recorded as George^[24].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's depicted by is recorded as George, Earl of Orkney (1666–1737), Field Marshal^[25].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[26].
• George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hamilton Palace^[2], George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney… he was born on February 9, 1666^[3]. His father was William Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Hamilton^[8]. His mother was Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton^[9].

Career and Affiliations

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney worked as a military personnel^[6]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords^[14].

Recognition

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney received the Order of the Thistle^[15].

Personal Life

Among George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's spouses was Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Orkney^[10]. Children include Anne O'Brien, 2nd Countess of Orkney^[11], a politician^[28], 1696–1756^[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[30]; Frances Lumley-Saunderson, Countess of Scarbrough^[12], 1700–1772^[31]; and Lady Henrietta Hamilton^[13].

Death and Burial

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney died on January 29, 1737^[5]. He died in London^[4].

Why It Matters

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

FAQs

Where was George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney born?

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's place of birth was Hamilton Palace^[2].

Where did George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney die?

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney died in London^[4].

Who were George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's parents?

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's father was William Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Hamilton^[8]. George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's mother was Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton^[9].

Who was George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney married to?

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney's spouses include Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Orkney^[10].

What did George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney do for work?

George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney worked as military personnel^[6].

What awards did George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney receive?

Honors received include Order of the Thistle^[15].