James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton

Scottish nobleman and leader during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1606-1649)
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James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton
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James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton

Summary

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton is a human[1]. He was born in Hamilton Palace[2]. He was born on June 19, 1606[3]. He passed away in Old Palace Yard[4]. He died on March 9, 1649[5]. He worked as an art collector[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's place of birth was Hamilton Palace[2].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton passed away in Old Palace Yard[4].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton was born on June 19, 1606[3].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton died on March 9, 1649[5].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's father was James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton[9].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's mother was Lady Ann Cunningham[10].
  • Among James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's spouses was Margaret Feilding, Duchess of Hamilton[11].
  • A child of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton was Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton[12].
  • A child of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton was Charles Hamilton, Earl of Arran[13].
  • A child of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton was Lady Susannah Hamilton[14].
  • A child of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton was Marion Hamilton[15].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[16].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton worked as an art collector[6].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton worked as a politician[7].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland[18].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton held the position of Master of the Horse (England)[19].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton was educated at Exeter College[20].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton received the Order of the Garter[21].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton is recorded as male[22].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's family is recorded as Clan Hamilton[24].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's noble title is recorded as Duke of Hamilton[25].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's noble title is recorded as Marquess of Hamilton[26].
  • James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's Commons category is recorded as James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hamilton Palace[2], James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton… he was born on June 19, 1606[3]. His father was James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton[9]. His mother was Lady Ann Cunningham[10].

Education

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's education included a stint at Exeter College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Member of the Parliament of Scotland[18], a position[30], in Kingdom of Scotland[31]; and Master of the Horse (England)[19].

Recognition

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton received the Order of the Garter[21].

Personal Life

Among James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's spouses was Margaret Feilding, Duchess of Hamilton[11]. Children include Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton[12], a politician[32], 1631–1716[33], of Kingdom of Scotland[34]; Charles Hamilton, Earl of Arran[13]; Lady Susannah Hamilton[14]; and Marion Hamilton[15], b. 1638[35].

Death and Burial

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton died on March 9, 1649[5]. He passed away in Old Palace Yard[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[36].

Why It Matters

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton born?

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's place of birth was Hamilton Palace[2].

Where did James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton die?

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton died in Old Palace Yard[4].

Who were James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's parents?

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's father was James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton[9]. James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's mother was Lady Ann Cunningham[10].

Who was James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton married to?

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton's spouses include Margaret Feilding, Duchess of Hamilton[11].

What did James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton do for work?

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton worked as art collector[6] and politician[7].

Where did James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton go to school?

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton was educated at Exeter College[20].

What awards did James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [36] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Hamilton
    Given name James
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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