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- 1957 (Accumulation)
- 1773 (Publication)
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8vo, 1 volume
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Biographical history
HAMILTON, SIR WILLIAM, brother of Archibald Hamilton (adm. 1737, qv); b. 13 Dec 1730; adm. Jan 1739/40 (Heath's); left 1746; Ensign, 3rd Foot Guards 27 Jan 1747; Lieut. and Capt., 8 Jun 1753; retd. 1757; Equerry to George III 1760 – 7 Nov 1782; MP Midhurst Mar 1761 – Aug 1764; Envoy Extraordinary at Naples 1764-7, Minister Plenipotentiary there 1767- Apr 1800; KB 15 Jan 1772; Privy Councillor 8 Jun 1791; sold a collection of Greek vases and antiquities to British Museum 1772, and another collection to Thomas Hope of Deepdene 1801; purchased the Warwick Vase from Gavin Hamilton and the Portland Vase from James Byres; entertained Nelson at Naples after the Battle of the Nile 1798; accompanied the Neapolitan Court to Palermo Dec 1798; FRS 6 Nov 1766, Copley Medal 1770; FSA 6 Feb 1772; Society of Dilettanti 1777; DCL Oxford 30 Jul 1802; author, Campi Phlegraei, 1776; m. 1st, 25 Jan 1758 Catherine, eldest dau. of Hugh Barlow, Lawrenny Hall, Pembs.; m. 2nd, 6 Sep 1791 Emma Hart (DNB), dau. of Henry Lyon, Neston, Cheshire, blacksmith; d. 6 Apr 1803. DNB.
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Conditions governing access
Access to rare books is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, in cases where the item in unavailable at another UK repository.
Conditions governing reproduction
A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item. Copies are supplied in accordance with Westminster School's Policy on Archive and Heritage Collections, and under provisions of any relevant copyright legislation. Permission to reproduce images of items in the custody of Westminster School must be sought from its Governing Body.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Illustrated with 20 beautiful engravings by Peter Beckford.
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- Westminster School (Accumulator)
- Greene, Godfrey George Roundell, 1888-1956 (Accumulator)
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Status
Final
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Partial
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
- Latin