William Douglas-Hamilton, 11th Duke of Hamilton
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| William Douglas-Hamilton | ||
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| 11th Duke of Hamilton | ||
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| Reign | 18 August 1852–8 July 1863 | |
| Predecessor | Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton | |
| Successor | William Douglas-Hamilton, 12th Duke of Hamilton | |
| Born | 19 February 1811 London, England | |
| Died | 8 July 1863 (aged 52) Hôtel Bristol, Paris, France | |
| Spouse | Princess Marie Amélie of Baden (m 23 February 1843) | |
| Issue | William, 12th Duke of Hamilton Charles, 7th Earl of Selkirk Mary Victoria, Hereditary Princess of Monaco | |
| Full name | ||
| William Alexander Archibald Douglas-Hamilton | ||
| Father | Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton | |
| Mother | Susan Euphemia Beckford | |
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William Douglas-Hamilton, 11th Duke of Hamilton and 8th Duke of Brandon (William Alexander Archibald; 19 February 1811 – 8 July 1863) was a Scottish nobleman and the Premier Peer of Scotland.
Marriage[edit]
On 23 February 1843, he married Princess Marie Amélie of Baden, daughter of the Grand Duke Charles of Baden and Stéphanie de Beauharnais, the adopted daughter of Napoleon.
Issue[edit]
- William Douglas-Hamilton, 12th Duke of Hamilton (1845–1895)
- Charles George Douglas-Hamilton, 7th Earl of Selkirk (1847–1886)
- Lady Mary Victoria Hamilton (1850–1922), married firstly Albert I, Prince of Monaco, then Prince Tassilo Festetics de Tolna.
Titles and styles[edit]
- 19 February 1811 – 18 August 1852 The Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale.
- 18 August 1852–8 July 1863 His Grace The Duke of Hamilton.