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Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton, 7th Duke of Brandon KG PC FRS FSA (3 October 1767 – 18 August 1852) was a Scottish politician and art collector.
30 de set. de 2020 · The 10th Duke of Hamilton was remembered for his family pride and elevated sense of self-importance, and his burial provided a bizarre ending to the life of a man described in one obituary as ‘the proudest man in England’.
Douglas Alexander Hamilton believed himself to be the true heir to the Scottish throne. The great British public of the time believed him to be the most arrogant man in existence. In recognition of his own importance, the Duke commissioned an imposing mausoleum for his final resting-place.
Between 1822 and 1824, the Glasgow architect David Hamilton and Alexander, 10th duke designed the now iconic north front. It was heavily influenced by Adam’s earlier proposal, but with a larger portico it was much more intimidating.
4 de ago. de 2021 · Biographical notes. Scottish politician, diplomat and art collector. Slavery connections. He married in 1810 Susan Beckford, daughter of William Thomas Beckford (q.v.), from whom she inherited an immense fortune based on Jamaican sugar estates.
Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 16th Duke of Hamilton, acting as Hereditary Bearer of the Crown of Scotland, holding the crown at the Scottish Parliament before Queen Elizabeth II and Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick in July 2011.
25 de jan. de 2019 · By the mid-19th century, Alexander, the 10th Duke of Hamilton, declared himself as the ‘rightful heir to the Scottish throne’. Accordingly, he wanted a home fit to match his status, and created a true palace. He had major additions made to the building.
