Ian Hamilton

British Army general (1853–1947)
Person human Q699617
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Ian Hamilton

Summary

Ian Hamilton is a human[1]. Born in Corfu[2], he… he was born on January 16, 1853[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 12, 1947[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and army officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,177 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ian Hamilton's place of birth was Corfu[2].
  • Ian Hamilton passed away in London[4].
  • Ian Hamilton was born on January 16, 1853[3].
  • Ian Hamilton died on October 12, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at Kilmadock[9].
  • Ian Hamilton's father was Christian Monteith Hamilton[10].
  • Ian Hamilton's mother was Maria Corinna Vereker[11].
  • Among Ian Hamilton's spouses was Jean Miller Muir[12].
  • Ian Hamilton held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Ian Hamilton's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Ian Hamilton's professions included army officer[7].
  • Ian Hamilton held the position of Rector of the University of Edinburgh[14].
  • Ian Hamilton held the position of Lieutenant of the Tower of London[15].
  • Ian Hamilton was educated at Wellington College[16].
  • Ian Hamilton's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].
  • Ian Hamilton received the Distinguished Service Order[18].
  • Ian Hamilton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Ian Hamilton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Ian Hamilton is recorded as male[21].
  • Ian Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ian Hamilton's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Ian Hamilton's Commons category is recorded as Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton[24].
  • Ian Hamilton's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Ian Hamilton's archives at is recorded as Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives[26].
  • Ian Hamilton was part of the conflict World War I[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Corfu[2], Ian Hamilton… he was born on January 16, 1853[3]. His father was Christian Monteith Hamilton[10]. His mother was Maria Corinna Vereker[11].

Education

Educated at Wellington College[16], a college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1853[30], headquartered in Crowthorne[31] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17], a military academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1802[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and army officer[7]. Positions held include Rector of the University of Edinburgh[14], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Lieutenant of the Tower of London[15], a position[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[18], a military decoration[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1886[40]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1815[43]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Ian Hamilton was married to Jean Miller Muir[12].

Death and Burial

Ian Hamilton died on October 12, 1947[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Kilmadock[9].

Why It Matters

Ian Hamilton ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,177 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Ian Hamilton born?

Ian Hamilton's place of birth was Corfu[2].

Where did Ian Hamilton die?

Ian Hamilton passed away in London[4].

Who were Ian Hamilton's parents?

Ian Hamilton's father was Christian Monteith Hamilton[10]. Ian Hamilton's mother was Maria Corinna Vereker[11].

Who was Ian Hamilton married to?

Ian Hamilton's spouses include Jean Miller Muir[12].

What did Ian Hamilton do for work?

Ian Hamilton worked as military personnel[6] and army officer[7].

Where did Ian Hamilton go to school?

Ian Hamilton was educated at Wellington College[16] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[17].

What awards did Ian Hamilton receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[19], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The London Gazette 30881. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kingscollections.org. kingscollections.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation military personnel, army officer
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    Occupation military personnel, army officer
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  3. 5d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family name Hamilton
    Described by source Sytin Military Encyclopedia, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
    Place of birth Corfu
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