Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Hamilton Biography and Timeline

Follow William Hamilton through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

William Hamilton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1772

Hamilton Antiquities Collection Acquired

London · Arts / Architecture

The British Museum acquired Greek and Roman antiquities collected by Sir William Hamilton during his diplomatic service in Naples.

Records, sources and methodology

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