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James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn
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James Albert Edward Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn KG KP PC (30 November 1869 – 12 September 1953), styled Marquess of Hamilton between 1885 and 1913, was a British peer and Unionist politician. He was the first Governor of Northern Ireland, a post he held between 1922 and 1945. He was a great-grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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Quick Facts Governor of Northern Ireland, Monarchs ...
The Duke of Abercorn | |
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![]() Lord Abercorn, c. 1894 | |
Governor of Northern Ireland | |
In office 12 December 1922 – 6 September 1945 | |
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Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | The Earl Granville |
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Born | (1869-11-30)30 November 1869 Hamilton Place, Piccadilly, London |
Died | 12 September 1953(1953-09-12) (aged 83) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Unionist |
Spouse | Lady Rosalind Bingham |
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