Frederick Hamilton (soldier)

Sir Frederick Hamilton (c. 1590 – 1647) was a Scottish soldier who fought for Sweden in the Thirty Years' War in Germany and for the Covenanters in Ireland, Scotland, and northern England. He built Manorhamilton Castle, County Leitrim, Ireland. His son Gustavus became the 1st Viscount Boyne.

For other people named Frederick Hamilton, see Frederick Hamilton (disambiguation).

Frederick Hamilton
Ruin of the castle built by Frederick Hamilton at Manorhamilton.
Bornc. 1590
Died1647
SpouseSidney Vaughan
ChildrenGustavus & others
Parents
Relatives7th Lord Seton (grandfather)
Frederick Hamilton (grandson)
2nd Viscount Boyne (grandson)
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