Sir Robert Hamilton, 6th Baronet facts for kids

Sir Robert North Collie Hamilton, 6th Baronet (born April 7, 1802 – died May 31, 1887) was an important British government worker and politician. He worked for the British East India Company, which was a powerful trading company that also governed parts of India.

Sir Robert was the oldest son of Sir Frederic Hamilton, who was the 5th Baronet. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family. Robert took over this title in 1853.

Sir Robert's Work in India

Sir Robert started his career with the East India Company in 1820. He worked in a city called Benares (now Varanasi) for ten years.

Early Roles in India

In 1834, he became a Magistrate and Collector in Meerut. A Magistrate is like a judge who handles local laws. A Collector was in charge of gathering taxes. He did this job for three years.

After that, from 1837 to 1841, he was a Commissioner for the Agra area. This meant he oversaw many important tasks in that region, even during a tough time when food was scarce.

Important Positions

From 1841 to 1852, Sir Robert was a secretary to the leader of the North-West Provinces in India. This was a very important role in the government.

Later, from 1852 to 1860, he became the Agent to the Governor-General in Central India. This meant he was the main representative for the top British leader in India for that region. In 1859, he joined the Governor-General's Council, which was a group of advisors.

He was also given a special honor called Knight Commander of the KCB in 1860. He retired from the East India Company that same year.

Life Back in England

After his time in India, Sir Robert returned to England. He lived in a place called Avon Cliffe in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is in Warwickshire.

Public Service in England

In England, he continued to serve the public. He was a Deputy Lieutenant and a Magistrate for Warwickshire. In 1866, he was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Warwickshire. This was an old and respected role, often involved in keeping the peace.

Sir Robert also tried to become a member of Parliament. He ran as a Liberal candidate for South Warwickshire in the elections of 1868 and 1874, but he was not elected.

Sir Robert's Family

In 1831, Sir Robert married a woman named Constance Anson. Her father was a general named Sir George Anson.

Constance passed away in 1842. They had five children together: two sons and three daughters.

• Constance Eliza Ann Hamilton (1832–1919)
• Frederick Harding Anson (1836–1919), who became an army officer
• Frances "Fanny" Isabella Hamilton (1835–1906)
• Francis Henry Hamilton (1840–1891), who also became an army officer
• Louisa Catherine Emma Hamilton (1843–1938)

When Sir Robert passed away in 1887, his oldest son, Frederick, took over the Baronet title.