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Sir James Hamilton of Finnart (c. 1495 – 16 August 1540) was a Scottish nobleman and architect, the illegitimate son of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran, and Marion Boyd of Bonshaw. Although legitimated in 1512 while still a minor, he continued to be known as the "Bastard of Arran".
Explore genealogy for James (Hamilton) Hamilton of Finnart born 1495 Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland died 1540 Craignethan Castle, Scotland including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + 1 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
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- Margaret (Livingston) Hamilton
11 de abr. de 2016 · The palace at Stirling Castle, c 1538–40, the culmination of the architectural (?) career of Sir James Hamilton of Finnart, c. 1495–1540, was the most arresting achievement of the architectural patronage of King James V.
- Charles McKean
- 1999
11 de nov. de 2023 · Sir James Hamilton of Finnart (c. 1495 [1] – 16 August 1540) was a Scottish nobleman and architect, the illegitimate son of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran, and Marion Boyd [2] of Bonshaw. Although legitimated in 1512 while still a minor, he continued to be known as the "Bastard of Arran".
1 de ene. de 1993 · James, as oldest male representative of the next generation of the powerful Hamilton dynasty, remained likely inheritor of the great house of Hamilton until his late teens, when his father achieved legitimate succession upon his third wife.
Hamilton, Sir James, of Finnart ( c. 1500–40). An illegitimate son of 1st earl of Arran and brother of the archbishop of St Andrews, Hamilton became a successful architect. As a youth he was impetuous and aggressive, taking part in many affrays.
Finnart rose to a powerful place as head of the Hamilton family, and was appointed to a series of high positions by King James V of Scotland. In 1540 Finnart abruptly fell from favour with the king and was executed, with his lands forfeit to the crown.
