Robert Baillie-Hamilton

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The Hon. Robert Baillie-Hamilton (8 October 1828 – 5 September 1891) was a British politician.

Background

Baillie-Hamilton was a younger son of George Baillie-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Haddington, and Georgina, daughter of the Venerable Robert Markham, Archdeacon of York. George Baillie-Hamilton-Arden, 11th Earl of Haddington, was his elder brother.

Political and military career

Baillie-Hamilton was a Major in the 44th Regiment. In 1874 he was returned to Parliament for Berwickshire, a seat he held until 1880.

Personal life

Baillie-Hamilton married Mary, daughter of Sir John Pringle, 5th Baronet, in 1861. The marriage was childless. He died in September 1891, aged 62. Mary Baillie-Hamilton died in April 1911.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Berwickshire
1874–1880
Succeeded by