Archibald Douglas-Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton
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His Grace The Duke of Hamilton |
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Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton
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| Born | 15 July 1740 |
| Died | 16 February 1819 (aged 78) |
| Title | 9th Duke of Hamilton |
| Tenure | 1799–1819 |
| Other titles | 6th Duke of Brandon |
| Nationality | British |
| Offices | Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire |
| Predecessor | Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton |
| Successor | Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Harriet Stewart |
| Parents |
James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Hamilton Anne Spencer |
Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton and 6th Duke of Brandon (15 July 1740 – 16 February 1819) was a Scottish peer and politician.
Hamilton was the eldest son of the 5th Duke of Hamilton and his third wife, Anne Spencer, and was educated at Eton.
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. 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. Between 1786 and 1814 his horses won seven runnings of the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster.
On 25 May 1765, he married Lady Harriet Stewart (a daughter of the 6th Earl of Galloway) and they had five children:
The duke died in 1819 and was succeeded by his eldest son.
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