James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton

Scottish nobleman

Date of Birth: 11-Apr-1658

Place of Birth: Hamilton Palace, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 15-Nov-1712

Profession: politician, diplomat

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Lieutenant General James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton and 1st Duke of Brandon (11 April 1658 – 15 November 1712) was a Scottish nobleman, the Premier Peer of Scotland, and Keeper of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
He was a Master of the Great Wardrobe, Master-General of the Ordnance, Ambassador, and Colonel-in-Chief of his regiment.
Hamilton was a major investor in the failed Darien Scheme, which cost many of Scotland's ruling class their fortunes, and he played a leading role in the events leading up to the Act of Union in 1707.
He died on 15 November 1712 as the result of a celebrated duel in Hyde Park, Westminster, with Charles Mohun, 4th Baron Mohun, over a disputed inheritance.