About John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen
Lived 1665 – 1744 (aged 78–79). John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen was a politician.
John Hamilton, 3rd Earl of Selkirk, 1st Earl of Ruglen (bapt. 26 January 1664/5 – 3 December 1744), known as Lord John Hamilton until 1697, was a Scottish nobleman.
He was the third surviving son of William Douglas, Earl of Selkirk and his wife Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton (who was Duchess of Hamilton in her own right). His father, the son of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas, adopted the Hamilton surname and arms.
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Who was John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen?
Scottish nobleman
When was John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen born?
John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen was born in 1665.
When did John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen die?
John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen died on 3 December 1744.
What was John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen's occupation?
John Hamilton, 1st Earl of Ruglen was a politician.
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