Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton explained


The Duke of Hamilton
Birth Date:15 July 1740
9th Duke of Hamilton
Tenure:1799–1819
Predecessor:Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton
Successor:Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton
Other Titles:6th Duke of Brandon
Offices:Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire
Nationality:British
Parents:
Spouse:Lady Harriet Stewart
Issue:

Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton and 6th Duke of Brandon (15 July 1740 – 16 February 1819) was a Scottish peer and politician.

Background and education

Hamilton was the second son of the 5th Duke of Hamilton, by his third wife, Anne Spencer, and was educated at Eton.

He was uncle to Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton who died without legitimate issue.

Political career

In 1768, Hamilton became member of parliament for Lancashire and held the seat until 1772 when he was appointed a Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds. In 1799, he inherited his half-nephew's titles and was appointed his successor as Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire.

Horse racing

Hamilton was a prominent figure in the world of Thoroughbred horse racing. Between 1786 and 1814 his horses won seven runnings of the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster.[1]

Family

On 25 May 1765, he married Lady Harriet Stewart (a daughter of the 6th Earl of Galloway) and they had five children:

The duke died in 1819 and was succeeded by his eldest son.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Mortimer. Roger . Onslow. Richard. Willett. Peter. Biographical Encyclopedia of British Flat Racing. Macdonald and Jane’s. 1999. 0-354-08536-0.
  2. Web site: Lady Anne Hamilton | Lonsdale, James | V&A Explore The Collections. Victoria and Albert. Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum: Explore the Collections. 1815 .