William Douglas-Hamilton


(3rd Duke of Hamilton; 1st Earl of Selkirk)

1634 - 1694

Noble. Son of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas (1589 - 1659). In 1656, he married Anne, Duchess of Hamilton (1632 - 1716), who successfully petitioned the King for Douglas to become the 3rd Duke of Hamilton in 1660.

He was succeeded by the couple's son, James Douglas-Hamilton (1658 - 1712).


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