Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Hamilton Biography and Timeline

Follow William Hamilton through 3 dated historical records for Scotland.

William Hamilton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1651–1651Years on this page

1651

Charge at Perry Wood

Duke · Perry Wood · Warfare / Civil War

Hamilton leads Royalist and Scottish troops in a determined charge against Parliamentarian positions around Perry Wood.

Role range: 1642-1651

Wounding at Perry Wood

Duke · Perry Wood · Warfare / Civil War

Hamilton is mortally wounded during the Royalist counterattack at Perry Wood and is carried back into Worcester.

Role range: 1642-1651

Death from Worcester Wounds

Duke · Worcester · Warfare / Civil War

Hamilton dies from wounds received during the Royalist counterattack at Perry Wood several days after the battle.

Role range: 1642-1651

Records, sources and methodology

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