John Hamilton, 3rd Earl of Selkirk, 1st Earl of Ruglen (bapt. 26 January 1664/5 – 3 December 1744), known as Lord John Hamilton until 1697, was a Scottish nobleman.[1]
He was the third surviving son of William Douglas, Earl of Selkirk and his wife Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton (who was Duchess of Hamilton in her own right). His father, the son of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas, adopted the Hamilton surname and arms.[1]
Lord John Hamilton was one of 11 children. His elder brothers were James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton, Charles Douglas, 2nd Earl of Selkirk, and his younger brothers were George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney, Lord Basil Hamilton, and Lord Archibald Hamilton.[1]
On 14 April 1697, he was created Earl of Ruglen, Viscount of Riccartoun and Lord Hillhouse in the Peerage of Scotland by William III of England. He served as Master of the Mint but was deprived of his post because of his opposition to the government.[1]
In 1739, his elder brother the Earl of Selkirk died, and he inherited the Selkirk title and some of his lands.[1]
- ^ a b c d e Balfour Paul, James (1904). The Scots Peerage. Edinburgh: D. Douglas. pp. 361–362. Retrieved 4 September 2024.