Name Archibald 9th Tenure 1799–1819 Died February 16, 1819 | Other titles 6th Duke of Brandon Spouse Lady Harriet Stewart Nationality British | |
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Born 15 July 1740 ( 1740-07-15 ) Parents James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Hamilton Children Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton Grandchildren William Hamilton, 11th 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.
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Background and education
Hamilton was the eldest son of the 5th Duke of Hamilton and 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.
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.