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Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet

1774 – 1834

British politician

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About Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet

Lived 1774 – 1834 (aged 59–60). Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet was a British politician.

Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet (1774 – 23 February 1834) was a Scottish politician.

Early life He was the eldest son of Sir Hew Dalrymple, 3rd Baronet. He succeeded his father in February 1800 and took the additional surname of Hamilton.

He matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford on 24 October 1791. On 16 June 1814, he was made a DCL.

Career He served in the British Army as an Ensign in the 1st Foot Guards from 1792, as a lieutenant and captain from 1794 and as a major in the 28th Light Dragoons from 1799 to c.1800.

He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Haddingtonshire 1795–1800, Ayrshire 1803-1807 and 1811–1818 and Haddington Burghs 1820–1826.

Personal life He had married the Hon. Jane Duncan, daughter of Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan and had one daughter, who married Augustin-Gustave de Franquetot, 3rd Duke of Coigny.

He died at Bargany in 1834. He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his brother Sir John Hamilton-Dalrymple, 5th Baronet.

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Important facts

Born
1774
Birth century
Died
1834
Occupation
Education
Christ Church
Positions held
Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, 4th Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

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British politician (1774-1834)

When was Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet born?

Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet was born in 1774.

When did Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet die?

Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet died in 1834.

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Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet?

Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7527271

· DBpedia: Sir Hew Dalrymple-Hamilton, 4th Baronet

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