William Richard Hamilton

British antiquarian, traveller and diplomat
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William Richard Hamilton

Summary

William Richard Hamilton is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1777[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1859[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], William Richard Hamilton…
  • William Richard Hamilton passed away in London[4].
  • William Richard Hamilton was born on January 1, 1777[3].
  • William Richard Hamilton was born on January 9, 1777[8].
  • William Richard Hamilton died on January 1, 1859[5].
  • William Richard Hamilton died on July 11, 1859[9].
  • William Richard Hamilton's father was Anthony Hamilton[10].
  • William Richard Hamilton's mother was Anne Terrick[11].
  • William Richard Hamilton was married to Juliana Udny[12].
  • A child of William Richard Hamilton was William John Hamilton[13].
  • A child of William Richard Hamilton was Alexander Edmund Hamilton[14].
  • A child of William Richard Hamilton was Henry George Hamilton[15].
  • A child of William Richard Hamilton was Charles Anthony Hamilton[16].
  • A child of William Richard Hamilton was Arthur Richard Hamilton[17].
  • A child of William Richard Hamilton was Frederick William Hamilton[18].
  • William Richard Hamilton held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • William Richard Hamilton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • William Richard Hamilton worked as a diplomat[6].
  • William Richard Hamilton held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Naples[21].
  • William Richard Hamilton held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[22].
  • William Richard Hamilton held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[23].
  • Among William Richard Hamilton's employers was Foreign Office[24].
  • William Richard Hamilton was educated at Harrow School[25].
  • William Richard Hamilton's education included a stint at St John's College[26].
  • William Richard Hamilton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

William Richard Hamilton was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1777[3] and January 9, 1777[8]. His father was Anthony Hamilton[10]. His mother was Anne Terrick[11].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[25], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and St John's College[26], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1511[33].

Career and Affiliations

William Richard Hamilton's professions included diplomat[6]. Among his employers was Foreign Office[24]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Naples[21] and President of the Royal Geographical Society[22].

Recognition

William Richard Hamilton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Personal Life

Among William Richard Hamilton's spouses was Juliana Udny[12]. Children include William John Hamilton[13], a geologist[34], 1805–1867[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[37]; Alexander Edmund Hamilton[14], 1806–1827[38]; Henry George Hamilton[15], a naval officer[39], 1808–1879[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41]; Charles Anthony Hamilton[16], 1809–1860[42]; Arthur Richard Hamilton[17], 1814–1882[43]; and Frederick William Hamilton[18], a military personnel[44], 1815–1890[45], awarded the Order of the Bath[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1859[5] and July 11, 1859[9]. William Richard Hamilton passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Richard Hamilton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was William Richard Hamilton born?

Born in London[2], William Richard Hamilton…

Where did William Richard Hamilton die?

William Richard Hamilton died in London[4].

Who were William Richard Hamilton's parents?

William Richard Hamilton's father was Anthony Hamilton[10]. William Richard Hamilton's mother was Anne Terrick[11].

Who was William Richard Hamilton married to?

William Richard Hamilton's spouses include Juliana Udny[12].

What did William Richard Hamilton do for work?

William Richard Hamilton worked as diplomat[6].

Where did William Richard Hamilton go to school?

William Richard Hamilton was educated at Harrow School[25] and St John's College[26].

What awards did William Richard Hamilton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death London
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Occupation diplomat
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