William Richard Hamilton
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William Richard Hamilton, FRS, (9 September 1777 – 11 July 1859) was a British antiquarian, traveller and diplomat.
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William Richard Hamilton | |
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President of the Royal Geographical Society | |
In office 1841–1843 | |
Preceded by | George Bellas Greenough |
Succeeded by | Sir Roderick Murchison |
In office 1837–1839 | |
Preceded by | Sir John Barrow |
Succeeded by | George Bellas Greenough |
British Minister to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies | |
In office 1822–1825 | |
Preceded by | Sir William à Court |
Succeeded by | William Noel Hill |
Personal details | |
Born | (1777-09-09)9 September 1777 St Martin-in-the-Fields, London |
Died | 11 July 1859(1859-07-11) (aged 81) London |
Relations | William Hamilton (grandfather) Richard Terrick (grandfather) |
Parent(s) | Anthony Hamilton Anne Terrick |
Education | Harrow School |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
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