James Hamilton, 7th Duke of Hamilton facts for kids

James George Hamilton was a Scottish nobleman who lived in the 1700s. He held important titles like the 7th Duke of Hamilton and the 4th Duke of Brandon. He also became the Marquess of Douglas. Sadly, he lived only a short time, from 1755 to 1769.

Early Life and Family

James was born on February 18, 1755, at Holyrood Palace in Scotland. His father was the 6th Duke of Hamilton, and his mother was Elizabeth. From the moment he was born, he was known as the Marquess of Clydesdale.

When James was just two years old, his father passed away in 1758. This meant that young James inherited his father's main title and became the 7th Duke of Hamilton.

Inheriting More Titles

In 1761, something else happened that changed James's titles. A distant relative, the Duke of Douglas, died. Because of this, James inherited another important title: the Marquess of Douglas.

After the Duke of Douglas died, there was a big legal argument. This argument was about who should get the Duke's property and wealth. This famous dispute was known as the Douglas Cause.

Education and Later Life

James went to school at Eton College, a famous school in England. He studied there from 1763 to 1767.

Sadly, James George Hamilton died young. He passed away on July 7, 1769, at Hamilton Palace when he was only 14 years old. He died from a fever.

James was buried in his family's special burial place in Hamilton, Scotland. After his death, all his titles, like Duke of Hamilton and Marquess of Douglas, went to his younger brother, Douglas Hamilton.