George Douglas-Hamilton Biography and Timeline

Execution

Birth of Lord George Douglas-Hamilton was born at Hamilton Palace, the fifth son of Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton and William Douglas, Earl of Selkirk

Colonel

Receives a brevet colonel appointment in Williamite service

Role range: 1737

Colonel

Appointed a brevetted Colonel

Lieutenant

Appointed a Lieutenant Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel

Receives a lieutenant-colonel appointment in Williamite service

Role range: 1737

Battle of Blenheim

At the Battle of Blenheim, Orkney leads the final assault on the village of Blenheim, receiving the surrender of its French defenders

Role range: 1701-1714

Lieutenant General

Appointed Lieutenant General

Siege of LiŠge

Marches his column from the Moselle to relieve the besieged city of LiŠge

Role range: 1701-1714

Battle of Ramillies

At the Battle of Ramillies, he leads the pursuit of the defeated French

Role range: 1701-1714

Battle of Oudenaarde

Plays a major role at the Battle of Oudenarde

Role range: 1701-1714

Siege of Tournai

Captures two major fortifications at Tournai

Role range: 1701-1714

Battle of Malplaquet

At the desperate Battle of Malplaquet, Lord Orkneys battalions lead the charge toward the French entrenchments, suffering serious losses

Role range: 1701-1714

Colonel Commandant

After the peace treatise, receives the honorary title of Colonel Commandant of his old unit, the 1st Foot

Role range: 1701-1714