James Hamilton

Governor of South Carolina (1786-1857)
Person human Q549738
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James Hamilton

Summary

James Hamilton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charleston[2]. He was born on May 8, 1786[3]. He passed away in Gulf of Mexico[4]. He died on November 15, 1857[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Hamilton's place of birth was Charleston[2].
  • James Hamilton passed away in Gulf of Mexico[4].
  • James Hamilton was born on May 8, 1786[3].
  • James Hamilton died on November 15, 1857[5].
  • James Hamilton is buried at Avery Island[9].
  • Among James Hamilton's spouses was Elisabeth Mathews Heyward[10].
  • A child of James Hamilton was Daniel Heyward Hamilton[11].
  • James Hamilton held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Hamilton's professions included politician[6].
  • James Hamilton's professions included lawyer[7].
  • James Hamilton held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • James Hamilton held the position of member of the State Senate of South Carolina[14].
  • James Hamilton held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[15].
  • James Hamilton held the position of Governor of South Carolina[16].
  • James Hamilton is recorded as male[17].
  • James Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Hamilton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
  • James Hamilton's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[20].
  • James Hamilton's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[21].
  • The cause of death was drowning[22].
  • James Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton[23].
  • James Hamilton's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • James Hamilton's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • James Hamilton's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[26].
  • James Hamilton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Charleston[2], James Hamilton… he was born on May 8, 1786[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; member of the State Senate of South Carolina[14]; member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[15]; and Governor of South Carolina[16], a governor[30], in United States[31], founded in 1776[32].

Personal Life

Among James Hamilton's spouses was Elisabeth Mathews Heyward[10]. A child of him was Daniel Heyward Hamilton[11]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].

Death and Burial

James Hamilton died on November 15, 1857[5]. He passed away in Gulf of Mexico[4]. The cause of death was drowning[22]. He is buried at Avery Island[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Hamilton include Hamilton County[33], a county of Texas[34], in United States[35], founded in 1856[36].

Why It Matters

James Hamilton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include Hamilton County[33], a county of Texas[34], in United States[35], founded in 1856[36].

FAQs

Where was James Hamilton born?

Born in Charleston[2], James Hamilton…

Where did James Hamilton die?

James Hamilton died in Gulf of Mexico[4].

Who was James Hamilton married to?

James Hamilton's spouses include Elisabeth Mathews Heyward[10].

What did James Hamilton do for work?

James Hamilton worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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