Archie Hamilton facts for kids
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The Lord Hamilton of Epsom
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Official portrait, 2020
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| Minister of State for the Armed Forces | |
| In office 25 July 1988 – 27 May 1993 |
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| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher John Major |
| Preceded by | Ian Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Hanley |
| Member of Parliament for Epsom and Ewell |
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| In office 27 April 1978 – 14 May 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Peter Rawlinson |
| Succeeded by | Chris Grayling |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| Assumed office 17 June 2005 Life Peerage |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 December 1941 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Portfolio | Trustee of Supporting Wounded Veterans, President of the Lest We Forget Association |
Archibald Gavin Hamilton, also known as Lord Hamilton of Epsom, was born on December 30, 1941. He is a British politician who belongs to the Conservative Party. He is a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament. He also served as the Minister of State for the Armed Forces when John Major was Prime Minister.
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Early Life and Education
Archibald Hamilton is the second son of the 3rd Baron Hamilton of Dalzell. His father was a Lord-in-waiting to the Queen, which is a ceremonial role. Archibald was born at Beckington Castle in Somerset, which was his family's country home at the time. He went to Eton College, a famous school in England.
Starting His Political Career
Lord Hamilton began his political journey as a councillor in Kensington and Chelsea from 1968 to 1971. A councillor is someone elected to represent a local area. He tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP) for Dagenham in 1974, but he didn't win.
However, he successfully became an MP for Epsom and Ewell in a special election held in 1978. He continued to represent this area in Parliament until he retired in 2001.
Important Government Roles
During his time as an MP, Lord Hamilton held several important positions. From 1979 to 1981, he was a Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Secretary of State for Energy. A PPS helps a government minister with their duties. He then became PPS to the Secretary of State for Transport from 1981 to 1982.
He also worked as an Assistant Conservative Whip from 1982 to 1984. Whips help make sure that members of their political party vote in line with the party's policies. From 1984 to 1986, he was a Lord Commissioner to HM Treasury.
From 1986 to 1987, Lord Hamilton served as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence. This role involves helping to manage the country's defense.
He later became PPS to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from 1987 to 1988. After that, he was the Minister of State for the Ministry of Defence, specifically for the Armed Forces, from 1988 to 1993. In 1991, he became a Privy Councillor, which is a special honor given to senior politicians. From 1997 to 2001, he was the Chairman of the 1922 Committee, a group of Conservative MPs.
After leaving the House of Commons, he was made a life peer in 2005. This means he became a member of the House of Lords for the rest of his life, with the title Baron Hamilton of Epsom. Since 2015, he has been part of the Joint Committee for the National Security Strategy, which looks at important issues for the country's safety.
Family and Hobbies
Lord Hamilton enjoys playing bridge, a card game. He is part of the House of Lords bridge team and a group in Parliament that supports bridge.
In 1968, he married Anne Catherine Napier. Anne is a talented sculptor and painter. They have three daughters and six grandchildren.
Lord Hamilton is also involved in charity work. He is a trustee for Supporting Wounded Veterans, an organization that helps injured service members. He is also the president of the Lest We Forget Association.
Images for kids
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A coronet, which is a small crown, like the one a baron wears.
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The coat of arms for Lord Hamilton of Epsom.
See Also
- List of UK Parliament constituencies
