Robert Hamilton

Summary

Robert Hamilton is a human^[1]. He was born on June 11, 1743^[2]. He died on July 14, 1829^[3]. He worked as an economist^[4], mathematician^[5], and businessperson^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Robert Hamilton was born on June 11, 1743^[2].
• Robert Hamilton died on July 14, 1829^[3].
• Robert Hamilton's father was Gavin Hamilton^[8].
• Robert Hamilton's mother was Helen Balfour^[9].
• Robert Hamilton was married to Jean Morison^[10].
• Robert Hamilton was married to Anne Mitchell^[11].
• Robert Hamilton's professions included economist^[4].
• Robert Hamilton's professions included mathematician^[5].
• Robert Hamilton's professions included businessperson^[6].
• Among Robert Hamilton's employers was University of Aberdeen^[12].
• Robert Hamilton was educated at University of Edinburgh^[13].
• Robert Hamilton's education included a stint at Royal High School^[14].
• A notable student of Robert Hamilton was John Cruickshank^[15].
• Robert Hamilton received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[16].
• Robert Hamilton was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh^[17].
• Robert Hamilton is recorded as male^[18].
• Robert Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Robert Hamilton's Commons category is recorded as Robert Hamilton (economist)^[20].
• Robert Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton^[21].
• Robert Hamilton's given name is recorded as Robert^[22].
• Robert Hamilton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[23].
• Robert Hamilton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[24].

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Origins and Family

Robert Hamilton was born on June 11, 1743^[2]. His father was Gavin Hamilton^[8]. His mother was Helen Balfour^[9].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[13], a public university^[25], in United Kingdom^[26], founded in 1583^[27], headquartered in Edinburgh^[28] and Royal High School^[14], a high school^[29], in United Kingdom^[30], founded in 1128^[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist^[4], mathematician^[5], and businessperson^[6]. Among Robert Hamilton's employers was University of Aberdeen^[12]. A notable student of him was John Cruickshank^[15].

Recognition

Robert Hamilton received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jean Morison^[10], 1744–1825^[32] and Anne Mitchell^[11].

Death and Burial

Robert Hamilton died on July 14, 1829^[3].

Why It Matters

Robert Hamilton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[7]

FAQs

Who were Robert Hamilton's parents?

Robert Hamilton's father was Gavin Hamilton^[8]. Robert Hamilton's mother was Helen Balfour^[9].

Who was Robert Hamilton married to?

Robert Hamilton's spouses include Jean Morison^[10] and Anne Mitchell^[11].

What did Robert Hamilton do for work?

Robert Hamilton worked as economist^[4], mathematician^[5], and businessperson^[6].

Where did Robert Hamilton go to school?

Robert Hamilton was educated at University of Edinburgh^[13] and Royal High School^[14].

What awards did Robert Hamilton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[16].