William Richard Hamilton
William Richard Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| President of the Royal Geographical Society | |
| In office 1841–1843 | |
| Preceded by | George Bellas Greenough |
| Succeeded by | Sir Roderick Murchison |
| In office 1837–1839 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Barrow |
| Succeeded by | George Bellas Greenough |
| British Minister to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies | |
| In office 1822–1825 | |
| Preceded by | Sir William à Court |
| Succeeded by | William Noel Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 January 1777 |
| Died | 11 July 1859 (aged 82) London |
| Relations | William Hamilton (grandfather) Richard Terrick (grandfather) |
| Parent(s) | Anthony Hamilton Anne Terrick |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
William Richard Hamilton, FRS, (9 September 1777 – 11 July 1859) was a British antiquarian, traveller and diplomat.