Baron Hamilton of Hameldon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Barony of Hamilton of Hameldon
The coat of arms for Baroness Hamilton: Red shield with a white stripe and three white doves, each wearing a gold crown. The stripe has three red cross shapes.
Creation date	20 May 1776
Monarch	George III
Peerage	Peerage of Great Britain
First holder	Elizabeth Hamilton, 1st Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon
Present holder	Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll
Heir apparent	Archibald Campbell, Marquess of Lorne
Remainder to	The baroness' male heirs

Elizabeth Hamilton, 1st Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon

The Barony of Hamilton of Hameldon is a special title in the Peerage of Great Britain. A "peerage" is a system of titles like Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, and Baron. These titles are often passed down through families.

This particular title has been held by the Duke of Hamilton for a short time and by the Duke of Argyll since 1799.

How the Barony Began

The Barony of Hamilton of Hameldon was created in 1776. It was given to a lady named Elizabeth Gunning. She was also known as the Duchess of Hamilton.

Elizabeth Gunning first married James Douglas-Hamilton, 6th Duke of Hamilton in 1752. After he passed away in 1758, she married again. Her second husband was John Campbell. He later became the 5th Duke of Argyll.

When Elizabeth Gunning passed away in 1790, her Barony title went to her son from her first marriage. This was the 8th Duke of Hamilton.

Passing Down the Title

The 8th Duke of Hamilton did not have any sons. So, when he passed away, the Barony went to his half-brother. This half-brother was the Marquess of Lorne. He was Elizabeth Gunning's oldest son from her second marriage.

Later, the Marquess of Lorne became the 6th Duke of Argyll. Since then, the Barony of Hamilton has always been held by the person who is also the Duke of Argyll.

What is a Coat of Arms?

A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family or a person. It's like a unique symbol that tells a story about their history and achievements. Noble families often have their own coats of arms.

Arms of Coat of Arms of Elizabeth Gunning, Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon

Adopted 1776 Coronet Coronet of a Baroness Escutcheon Gules, on a fess ermine between three doves argent ducally crowned or as many crosses pattée of the first Supporters On the right side, a sphinx with wings. On the left side, a man in armor holding a flag with doves on it. Previous versions

The coat of arms for Elizabeth Gunning, Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon, shows her family's original design. It was updated to include special symbols for her new title. The main shield is red. It has a white stripe across the middle. On the stripe are three red cross shapes. Above and below the stripe are three white doves, each wearing a gold crown.

Barons Hamilton of Hameldon (1776)

Here are the people who have held the title of Baron or Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon:

• Elizabeth Campbell, 1st Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon (1733–1790) - She was the first person to hold this title.
• Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton, 2nd Baron Hamilton of Hameldon (1756–1799) - He was the second person to hold the title.
• George William Campbell, 6th Duke of Argyll, 3rd Baron Hamilton of Hameldon (1768–1839) - He was the third person to hold the title.

To see who held the title after this, you can look at the Duke of Argyll page.

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