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Signature of Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

Scottish metaphysician (1788-1856)

† 1856-05-06 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 20 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet was born on March 8, 1788 in Glasgow and died on May 6, 1856 in Edinburgh, aged 68. Recorded occupations: philosopher of mind, writer, university teacher, metaphysician, editor and logician. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Educated at Balliol College, University of Glasgow and University of Edinburgh. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

At a glance
Born
March 8, 1788 · Glasgow
Died
May 6, 1856 · Edinburgh
Age at death
68
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations
philosopher of mind, writer, university teacher, metaphysician, editor, logician
Education
Balliol College, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh
Honours
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Wikipedia editions
20 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q15474 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet on Wikipedia.

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