Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

Scottish metaphysician (1788-1856)
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Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet
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Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

Summary

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1788[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on May 6, 1856[5]. He worked as a philosopher of mind[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], metaphysician[9], and editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was born on March 8, 1788[3].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was born on January 1, 1788[12].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet died on May 6, 1856[5].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet died on 1856[13].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet is buried at St John's Episcopal Churchyard, Princes Street, Edinburgh[14].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's father was William Hamilton[15].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Stirling[16].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was married to Janet Marshall[17].
  • A child of Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was Elizabeth Hamilton[18].
  • A child of Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was Sir William Stirling-Hamilton of Preston, 10th Bt.[19].
  • A child of Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was Hubert Hamilton[20].
  • A child of Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was Thomas Hamilton[21].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's professions included philosopher of mind[6].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's professions included writer[7].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet worked as a metaphysician[9].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet worked as an editor[10].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet worked as a logician[23].
  • Among Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's employers was University of Edinburgh[24].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's education included a stint at Balliol College[25].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[26].
  • Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was educated at University of Edinburgh[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's place of birth was Glasgow[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 8, 1788[3] and January 1, 1788[12]. His father was William Hamilton[15]. His mother was Elizabeth Stirling[16].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[25], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Glasgow[26], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1451[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35]; and University of Edinburgh[27], a public university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1583[38], headquartered in Edinburgh[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher of mind[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], metaphysician[9], editor[10], and logician[23]. Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was employed by University of Edinburgh[24].

Recognition

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[40].

Personal Life

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was married to Janet Marshall[17]. Children include Elizabeth Hamilton[18]; Sir William Stirling-Hamilton of Preston, 10th Bt.[19], a military leader[41], 1830–1913[42]; Hubert Hamilton[20], 1834–1901[43]; and Thomas Hamilton[21], 1843–1918[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 6, 1856[5] and 1856[13]. Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at St John's Episcopal Churchyard, Princes Street, Edinburgh[14].

Why It Matters

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

He has been cited as an influence by Francis Ellingwood Abbot[47], a philosopher[48], 1836–1903[49], of United States[50], specialised in philosophy of biology[51].

FAQs

Where was Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet born?

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet die?

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's parents?

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's father was William Hamilton[15]. Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Stirling[16].

Who was Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet married to?

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet's spouses include Janet Marshall[17].

What did Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet do for work?

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet worked as philosopher of mind[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], metaphysician[9], and editor[10].

Where did Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet go to school?

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was educated at Balliol College[25], University of Glasgow[26], and University of Edinburgh[27].

What awards did Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[40].

Who did Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet influence?

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet has been cited as an influence by Francis Ellingwood Abbot[47].

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  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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