William Hamilton

Summary

William Hamilton is a human^[1]. Born in Henley-on-Thames^[2], he… he was born on +1730-12-13T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on +1803-04-06T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as an anthropologist^[6], diplomat^[7], archaeologist^[8], volcanologist^[9], and politician^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• William Hamilton's place of birth was Henley-on-Thames^[2].
• William Hamilton passed away in London^[4].
• William Hamilton was born on +1730-12-13T00:00:00Z^[3].
• William Hamilton died on +1803-04-06T00:00:00Z^[5].
• William Hamilton's father was Lord Archibald Hamilton^[12].
• William Hamilton's mother was Jane Hamilton^[13].
• William Hamilton was married to Emma, Lady Hamilton^[14].
• William Hamilton was married to Catherine Barlow^[15].
• William Hamilton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[16].
• William Hamilton worked as an anthropologist^[6].
• William Hamilton's professions included diplomat^[7].
• William Hamilton worked as an archaeologist^[8].
• William Hamilton worked as a volcanologist^[9].
• William Hamilton worked as a politician^[10].
• William Hamilton held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Naples^[17].
• William Hamilton held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[18].
• William Hamilton was employed by Foreign Office^[19].
• William Hamilton was educated at Westminster School^[20].
• A notable work attributed to William Hamilton is Campi Phlegræi^[21].
• William Hamilton received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[22].
• William Hamilton received the Copley Medal^[23].
• William Hamilton received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries^[24].
• William Hamilton received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[25].
• William Hamilton was a member of Royal Society^[26].
• William Hamilton was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Hamilton was born in Henley-on-Thames^[2]. He was born on +1730-12-13T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Lord Archibald Hamilton^[12]. His mother was Jane Hamilton^[13].

Education

William Hamilton was educated at Westminster School^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist^[6], diplomat^[7], archaeologist^[8], volcanologist^[9], and politician^[10]. Among William Hamilton's employers was Foreign Office^[19]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Naples^[17] and member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Hamilton is Campi Phlegræi^[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[22], a fellowship award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Copley Medal^[23], a medallion^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1731^[32]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries^[24]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[25], a fellowship award^[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emma, Lady Hamilton^[14], a singer^[34], 1765–1815^[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[36] and Catherine Barlow^[15], 1738–1782^[37].

Death and Burial

William Hamilton died on +1803-04-06T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in London^[4].

Why It Matters

William Hamilton ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

FAQs

Where was William Hamilton born?

William Hamilton was born in Henley-on-Thames^[2].

Where did William Hamilton die?

William Hamilton passed away in London^[4].

Who were William Hamilton's parents?

William Hamilton's father was Lord Archibald Hamilton^[12]. William Hamilton's mother was Jane Hamilton^[13].

Who was William Hamilton married to?

William Hamilton's spouses include Emma, Lady Hamilton^[14] and Catherine Barlow^[15].

What did William Hamilton do for work?

William Hamilton worked as anthropologist^[6], diplomat^[7], archaeologist^[8], volcanologist^[9], and politician^[10].

Where did William Hamilton go to school?

William Hamilton was educated at Westminster School^[20].

What awards did William Hamilton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[22], Copley Medal^[23], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries^[24], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[25].