Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton
Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton and 6th Duke of Brandon (15 July 1740 – 16 February 1819) was a Scottish peer and politician.
His Grace The Duke of Hamilton | |
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| 9th Duke of Hamilton | |
 Archibald Hamilton, 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 |
| Born | 15 July 1740 |
| Died | 16 February 1819 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | British |
| Offices | Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Harriet Stewart |
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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.
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:
- Lady Anne (1766–1846), lady-in-waiting to Queen Caroline,[2] died unmarried (see also Olivia Serres)
- Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton (1767–1852)
- Lord Archibald Hamilton (1769–1827)
- Lady Charlotte (1772–1827), married the 11th Duke of Somerset
- Lady Susan (1774–1846), married the 5th Earl of Dunmore
The duke died in 1819 and was succeeded by his eldest son.
References
- Mortimer, Roger; Onslow, Richard; Willett, Peter (1999). Biographical Encyclopedia of British Flat Racing. Macdonald and Jane’s. ISBN 0-354-08536-0.
- https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O77384/oil-painting-lady-anne-hamilton/
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Duke of Hamilton
- Portraits of Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton at the National Portrait Gallery, London
Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton House of Douglas and Angus Born: 15 July 1740 Died: 16 February 1819 | ||
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Lord Strange James Shuttleworth |
Member of Parliament for Lancashire 1768–1772 With: Lord Strange 1768–71 The Earl of Sefton 1771–74 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Sefton Sir Thomas Egerton |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Duke of Hamilton |
Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire 1799–1802 |
Succeeded by Marquess of Douglas |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by Douglas Hamilton |
Duke of Hamilton 1799–1819 |
Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Douglas Hamilton |
Duke of Brandon 1799–1819 |
Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton |
| Baron Dutton (descended by acceleration) 1799–1806 | ||