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William John Hamilton
About
British geologist (1805-1867)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William John Hamilton
- Born
- 1805-07-05
- Died
- 1867-06-27
- Occupation
- geologist / politician / archaeologist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Wishaw
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMartin Trotter1832-04-26 — 1833-03
- SpouseMargaret Frances Florence Dillon1838-07-26 — 1867-06-27
Family
- FatherWilliam Richard Hamilton
- MotherJuliana Udny
- SiblingHenry George Hamilton
- ChildRobert William Hamilton
- ChildMargaret Wilhelmina Hamilton
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
4 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1844 | Founder’s Medal | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Geological Society of London | Received |
Education
- University of Göttingen
- Charterhouse School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q15469 ↗
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