James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn

James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn, styled Viscount Hamilton until 1868 and Marquess of Hamilton from 1868 to 1885, was a British nobleman, courtier, and diplomat. He was the son of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn, and Lady Louisa Jane Russell.

Occupation

politician

Position held

member of the House of Lords, Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Citizenship

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Born

August 24, 1838

Died

January 3, 1913