About Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook
Lived 1802 – 1876 (aged 73–74). Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook was a politician.
James John Hamilton (1 March 1802 – 12 January 1876) was a British politician.
Hamilton was educated at Harrow School and Christ Church, Oxford, before joining the Rifle Brigade, in which he served as second lieutenant. At the 1837 UK general election, he stood in Sudbury for the Conservative Party, winning election, but he stood down in December. At both the 1841 and 1847 UK general elections, he stood in Marylebone, but did not win a seat.
Hamilton died in 1876, following which, his widow erected a memorial fountain in Portman Square.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook?
(1802-1876)
When was Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook born?
Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook was born in 1802.
When did Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook die?
Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook died in 1876.
What was Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook's occupation?
Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook
· DBpedia: Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook. https://biography.guide/sir-james-hamilton-2nd-baronet-of-woodbrook/
MLA: "Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sir-james-hamilton-2nd-baronet-of-woodbrook/.
Chicago: "Sir James Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Woodbrook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sir-james-hamilton-2nd-baronet-of-woodbrook/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:21 UTC