James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn

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1869 – 1953

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Who was James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn?

James Albert Edward Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn, KG, KP, PC, styled Marquess of Hamilton between 1885 and 1913, was a British peer and Unionist politician. He was the first Governor of Northern Ireland, a post he held between 1922 and 1945. He was a great-grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Born
Nov 30, 1869
London
Also known as
  • James Albert Edward Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn
  • James Albert Edward Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn KG, KP, PC
  • Marquess of Hamilton
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Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • Scotland
Profession
Education
  • Eton College
Died
Sep 12, 1953
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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