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James Hamilton

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 24 August 1838, Brighton, Sussex

Died: 3 January 1913

Peerages

Viscount Hamilton - 24 August 1838

Marquess of Hamilton - 10 August 1868

2nd Duke of Abercorn - 31 October 1885

husband of Lady Mary Anna Curzon-Howe

son of James Hamilton

father of James Albert Edward Hamilton

son of Lady Louisa Jane Russell

brother of Ernest William Hamilton

brother of Frederic Spencer Hamilton

father of Arthur John Hamilton

Education

Harrow School

Christ Church, Oxford   (- 1860)

Elections fought

17 July 1860		Donegal County	Conservative Party	Unopposed
21 July 1865		Donegal County	Conservative Party	Unopposed
24 November 1868		Donegal County	Conservative Party	Unopposed
11 February 1874		Donegal County	Conservative Party	2,102	55.67
8 April 1880		Donegal County	Conservative Party	1,954	46.22