William Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Hamilton


The Duke of Hamilton

after Adriaen Hanneman, 1625–1650
PredecessorJames Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton
SuccessorAnne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton
Other titlesEarl of Lanark, Earl of Cambridge, Lord Machanshyre, Lord Polmont
Born14 December 1616
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
Died12 September 1651(1651-09-12) (aged 34)
The Commandery, Worcester
BuriedWorcester Cathedral
Noble familyHamilton
Spouse(s)Lady Elizabeth Maxwell
Issue
  • James Hamilton, Lord Polmont
  • Anne Carnegie, Countess of Southesk
  • Lady Elizabeth Cunningham
  • Mary Ogilvy, Countess of Findlater
  • Lady Margaret Blair
  • Lady Diana Hamilton
FatherJames Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton
MotherLady Ann Cunningham

William Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Hamilton KG (14 December 1616 – 12 September 1651) was a Scottish nobleman who supported both Royalist and Presbyterian causes during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.