Background
Hamilton was the eldest son of the 5th Duke of Hamilton and his third wife, Anne Spencer, and was educated at Eton.
Hamilton was the eldest son of the 5th Duke of Hamilton and his third wife, Anne Spencer, and was educated at Eton.
Eton College.
In 1799, he inherited his half-nephew"s titles and was appointed his successor as Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire. Hamilton was a prominent figure in the world of Thoroughbred horse racing. Lady Anne (1766–1846), lady-in-waiting to Queen Caroline, died unmarried (see also Olivia Serres)
Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton (1767–1852)
Lord Archibald Hamilton (1769–1827)
Lady Charlotte (1772–1827), married the 11th Duke of Somerset
Lady Susan (1774–1846), married the 5th Earl of Dunmore.
13th Parliament of Great Britain]
In 1768, Hamilton became Member of Parliament for Lancashire and held the seat until 1772 when he was appointed a Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds.