Charles Hamilton (died 1710) facts for kids
Charles Hamilton (born before 1640, died July 25, 1710) was an important Irish politician. He served as a Member of Parliament, helping to make laws for Ireland. He also held a key local role as a High Sheriff.
Early Life and Family
Charles Hamilton was the son of another man named Charles Hamilton. His family owned a large estate called Cavanough. This estate included lands in areas like Raphoe, Letterkenny, and Kilmacrenan in County Donegal, Ireland. His wife was Catherine, whose father was Sir Henry Brooke. Catherine's sister, Elizabeth, married Gustavus Hamilton, 1st Viscount Boyne, another notable figure.
Serving the Public
Charles Hamilton was a Member of Parliament (MP) for many years. An MP is a person chosen to represent a specific area. They work in the Parliament to discuss and create laws for the country.
- He represented County Donegal in the Parliament from 1661 to 1666.
- He also served as the High Sheriff of Donegal from 1687 to 1688. A High Sheriff was a very important local official. Their job was to maintain law and order in the county.
Political Career
Charles Hamilton continued his work in Parliament. He represented County Donegal again from 1692 to 1693. Later, he became the MP for Killybegs.
- He served Killybegs from 1695 to 1699. During this time, he supported efforts to remove a high-ranking official, Sir Charles Porter, from his job. This process is called impeachment.
- He returned to represent Killybegs again in 1703 and served until his death in 1710.
- When Queen Anne came to the throne, Charles Hamilton sided with the "opposition." This means he supported the group of politicians who disagreed with the current government's policies.
