James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn
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His Grace The Duke of Abercorn KG KP PC |
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The duke as Marquess of Hamilton in 1899.
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| Governor of Northern Ireland | |
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In office 1922–1945 |
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George V Edward VIII George VI |
| Preceded by | None (office created) |
| Succeeded by | Earl Granville |
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30 November 1869 Hamilton Place, Piccadilly, London |
| Died | 12 September 1953 (aged 83) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Unionist |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Rosalind Bingham |
| Children | 5 |
| Religion | Anglican |
James Albert Edward Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn KG KP PC (30 November 1869 – 12 September 1953), styled Marquess of Hamilton between 1885 and 1913, was a British peer and Unionist politician. He was the first Governor of Northern Ireland, a post he held between 1922 and 1945. He was a great-grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Born in Hamilton Place, Piccadilly, London, he was the eldest son of James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn, and godson of the Prince of Wales. His mother Lady Mary Anna was the fourth daughter of Richard Curzon-Howe, 1st Earl Howe. He was educated at Eton and subsequently served first in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers until 1892 when he joined the 1st Life Guards. Hamilton was later transferred as major to the North Irish Horse.
In early 1901, he accompanied his father on a special diplomatic mission to announce the accession of King Edward to the governments of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, Russia, Germany, and Saxony.
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