John Hamilton (1715–1796)

For other people named John Hamilton, see John Hamilton (disambiguation).

John Hamilton (4 February 1715 12 February 1796) was a Scottish MP in the British Parliament. He was the second son of Sir Robert Dalrymple and changed his name to Hamilton in 1736 when he inherited the estate of Bargeny on the death of James Hamilton, 4th Lord Bargany.

He represented Wigtown Burghs 1754-1761 and 1762-1768. He was also MP for Wigtownshire 1761-February 1762.

Hamilton was a friend of Frederick, Prince of Wales and supported the Grenvilles in politics. He was an energetic man, who enthusiastically promoted negotiated arrangements in 1754 and 1762 which led to the rival Stewart family supporting him as MP for Wigtown Burghs in exchange for Dalrymple support in the Wigtownshire constituency.

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Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
James Stewart
Member of Parliament for Wigtown Burghs
1754 1761
Succeeded by
Hon. Archibald Montgomerie
Preceded by
James Stewart
Member of Parliament for Wigtownshire
1761 1762
Succeeded by
James Murray
Preceded by
Keith Stewart
Member of Parliament for Wigtown Burghs
1762 1768
Succeeded by
George Augustus Selwyn


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