Hamilton Fish

American politician (1808–1893)
Person human Q685992
Hamilton Fish
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Hamilton Fish

Summary

Hamilton Fish is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on August 3, 1808[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on September 7, 1893[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (789 views/month, #7,101 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hamilton Fish was born in New York City[2].
  • Hamilton Fish passed away in New York City[4].
  • Hamilton Fish was born on August 3, 1808[3].
  • Hamilton Fish died on September 7, 1893[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Philip's Church Cemetery[10].
  • Hamilton Fish's father was Nicholas Fish[11].
  • Hamilton Fish's mother was Elizabeth Stuyvesant[12].
  • A child of Hamilton Fish was Hamilton Fish II[13].
  • A child of Hamilton Fish was Stuyvesant Fish[14].
  • A child of Hamilton Fish was Nicholas Fish II[15].
  • A child of Hamilton Fish was Edith Livingston Fish[16].
  • A child of Hamilton Fish was Elizabeth Stuyvesant Fish[17].
  • Hamilton Fish held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Hamilton Fish worked as a politician[6].
  • Hamilton Fish's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Hamilton Fish's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Hamilton Fish held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • Hamilton Fish held the position of Governor of New York[20].
  • Hamilton Fish held the position of Lieutenant Governor of New York[21].
  • Hamilton Fish held the position of United States Secretary of State[22].
  • Hamilton Fish held the position of United States senator[23].
  • Hamilton Fish held the position of United States senator[24].
  • Among Hamilton Fish's employers was Astor Library[25].
  • Hamilton Fish was educated at Columbia College[26].
  • Hamilton Fish was educated at Columbia University[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Hamilton Fish… he was born on August 3, 1808[3]. His father was Nicholas Fish[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Stuyvesant[12].

Education

Educated at Columbia College[26], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30] and Columbia University[27], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8]. Hamilton Fish was employed by Astor Library[25]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[19], a member of parliament[35], in United States[36]; Governor of New York[20], a governor[37], in United States[38], founded in 1777[39]; Lieutenant Governor of New York[21], a position[40], in United States[41]; United States Secretary of State[22], a public office[42], in United States[43], founded in 1789[44]; and United States senator[23], a position[45], in United States[46].

Personal Life

Children include Hamilton Fish II[13], a politician[47], 1849–1936[48], of United States[49]; Stuyvesant Fish[14], a socialite[50], 1851–1923[51], of United States[52]; Nicholas Fish II[15], a diplomat[53], 1846–1902[54], of United States[55]; Edith Livingston Fish[16], 1856–1887[56]; and Elizabeth Stuyvesant Fish[17], 1839–1864[57]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[58], a political party[59], in United States[60], founded in 1854[61], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[62] and Whig Party[63], a political party[64], in United States[65], founded in 1834[66], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[67].

Death and Burial

Hamilton Fish died on September 7, 1893[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Saint Philip's Church Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Hamilton Fish ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (789 views/month, #7,101 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68]

FAQs

Where was Hamilton Fish born?

Hamilton Fish was born in New York City[2].

Where did Hamilton Fish die?

Hamilton Fish died in New York City[4].

Who were Hamilton Fish's parents?

Hamilton Fish's father was Nicholas Fish[11]. Hamilton Fish's mother was Elizabeth Stuyvesant[12].

What did Hamilton Fish do for work?

Hamilton Fish worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Hamilton Fish go to school?

Hamilton Fish was educated at Columbia College[26] and Columbia University[27].

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  26. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, lawyer
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  2. 8d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Hamilton Fish II, Stuyvesant Fish, Nicholas Fish II +2
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  3. 10d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Member of political party Republican Party, Whig Party
    Occupation
    Mother Elizabeth Stuyvesant
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