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James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn KG CB PC (Ire) (24 August 1838 – 3 June 1913), styled Viscount Hamilton until 1868 and Marquess of Hamilton from 1868 to 1885, was a British nobleman, courtier, and diplomat.
Apr 26, 2022 · "James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn KG, CB, PC (Ire) (24 August 1838 – 3 January 1913), styled Viscount Hamilton until 1868 and Marquess of Hamilton from 1868 to 1885, was a British nobleman and diplomat. He was the son of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn, and Lady Louisa Jane Russell."
- England
- January 3, 1913
- August 24, 1838
Hamilton, James (1838–1913), 2nd duke of Abercorn and MP, was born 24 August 1838 in Brighton, Sussex, eldest son of James Hamilton (qv), 1st duke of Abercorn, and his wife Louisa Jane, second daughter of the 6th duke of Bedford.
In October 1885 James Hamilton succeeded his father as the 2nd Duke of Abercorn and Ulster’s premier aristocrat and landed magnate. The Hamiltons are Ulster’s foremost Ulster-Scots family.
Apr 9, 2024 · James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Abercorn was a Catholic Scottish nobleman. Implementing his father's will, he gave his Irish title of Baron Hamilton of Strabane to his younger brother Claud. His younger brothers inherited his father's Irish lands, while he received the Scottish ones.
- Male
- Katherine (Clifton) Hamilton
James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn, styled Viscount Hamilton until 1868 and Marquess of Hamilton from 1868 to 1885, was a British nobleman, courtier, and diplomat. He was the son of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn, and Lady Louisa Jane Russell.
Mar 16, 2024 · Hamilton, James, (1838-1913), 2nd Duke of Abercorn. This page summarises records created by this Person. The summary includes a brief description of the collection (s)...
