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Robert Nisbet-Hamilton
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| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
| In office 1 March 1852 – 17 December 1852 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Carlisle |
| Succeeded by | Edward Strutt |
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| Born | 1804 |
| Died | 9 June 1877 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Lady Mary Bruce (d. 1883) |
Robert Adam Nisbet-Hamilton (1804 – 9 June 1877) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He held the special job of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from March to December 1852. This role meant he managed land and property for the British monarch.
Robert Nisbet-Hamilton was also a member of the Privy Council. This is a group of senior advisors to the King or Queen. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), which means he was recognized for his contributions to science.
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About Robert Nisbet-Hamilton
Robert Nisbet-Hamilton was born in 1804. His birth name was Robert Dundas. He was the oldest son of Philip Dundas.
Why His Name Changed
Robert's name changed two times during his life. This happened because of family inheritances.
- In 1835, he changed his name to Robert Christopher. This was because his wife, Lady Mary Bruce, inherited large estates in Lincolnshire. These estates included places called Bloxholm and Wellvale.
- Later, in 1855, his name changed again to Robert Nisbet-Hamilton. This happened when his wife inherited more family estates in Scotland. These Scottish properties included Dirleton Castle and Archerfield House.
Lady Mary Bruce inherited the Bloxholm estate after a legal case. She was the great-niece of the previous owners, General Robert Manners and his brother George. Lady Mary believed George had changed his will to leave the estate to her. The court agreed with her, and she became the owner of the estates.
His Political Journey
Robert Nisbet-Hamilton had a long career in politics. He became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the first time in 1827.
Representing Different Areas
He represented several different areas in the British Parliament:
- He was the MP for Ipswich from 1827 to 1831, and again briefly in 1835.
- He also represented Edinburgh from 1831 to 1832.
- From 1837 to 1857, he was the MP for North Lincolnshire.
A Role in Government
In 1852, the Conservative Party came into power. The government was led by the Earl of Derby. Robert Nisbet-Hamilton was chosen for an important job: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. He also became a member of the Privy Council at this time. He held this government role until the Earl of Derby's government ended in December 1852.
In 1833, he was also chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group that promotes science.
His Family Life
In 1828, Robert Nisbet-Hamilton married Lady Mary Bruce. Her father was General Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin. Lady Mary's mother was Mary Nisbet, who inherited a lot of property from her own family.
Robert and Lady Mary had one daughter together. Robert Nisbet-Hamilton passed away in June 1877. Lady Mary lived for six more years after him, dying in December 1883.
