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,

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, and was educated at

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Political career

In 1768, Hamilton became

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for

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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

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Horse racing

Hamilton was a prominent figure in the world of

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horse racing. Between 1786 and 1814 his horses won seven runnings of the

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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, died unmarried (see also

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) *

Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton, 7th Duke of Brandon KG PC FRS FSA (3 October 1767 – 18 August 1852) was a Scottish politician and art collector. Life Born on 3 October 1767 at St. James's Square, London, a son of Archibald H ...

(1767–1852) *

Lord Archibald Hamilton Lord Archibald Hamilton of Riccarton and Pardovan (1673 – 5 April 1754) was a British officer of the Royal Navy, and Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1708 and 1747. In the 1690s, he was active in the English Channel pur ...

(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.

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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. Background and education Hamilton was the second son of the 5th Duke of Hamilton, by his third wife, Ann ...

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