James Archibald Hamilton

Irish astronomer
Person human Q18671569
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James Archibald Hamilton

Summary

James Archibald Hamilton is a human[1]. He was born on January 17, 1748[2]. He died on January 17, 1815[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4] and priest[5].

Key Facts

  • James Archibald Hamilton was born on January 17, 1748[2].
  • James Archibald Hamilton died on January 17, 1815[3].
  • James Archibald Hamilton's father was Gustavus Hamilton[6].
  • James Archibald Hamilton's mother was Jane Giradot[7].
  • James Archibald Hamilton held citizenship in Kingdom of Ireland[8].
  • James Archibald Hamilton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • James Archibald Hamilton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • James Archibald Hamilton worked as an astronomer[4].
  • James Archibald Hamilton worked as a priest[5].
  • James Archibald Hamilton's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[11].
  • James Archibald Hamilton is recorded as male[12].
  • James Archibald Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Archibald Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton[14].
  • James Archibald Hamilton's given name is recorded as James[15].
  • James Archibald Hamilton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].

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Origins and Family

James Archibald Hamilton was born on January 17, 1748[2]. His father was Gustavus Hamilton[6]. His mother was Jane Giradot[7].

Education

James Archibald Hamilton was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[4] and priest[5].

Death and Burial

James Archibald Hamilton died on January 17, 1815[3].

FAQs

Who were James Archibald Hamilton's parents?

James Archibald Hamilton's father was Gustavus Hamilton[6]. James Archibald Hamilton's mother was Jane Giradot[7].

What did James Archibald Hamilton do for work?

James Archibald Hamilton worked as astronomer[4] and priest[5].

Where did James Archibald Hamilton go to school?

James Archibald Hamilton was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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