22 January, 2011

Heir of the Hour:
Lord John William Douglas-Hamilton, brother of The 16th Duke of Hamilton and 13th Duke of Brandon


Born in 1979 (2 October), this 29-year-old Scottish nobleman (photo below) is the heir presumptive of his brother, Alexander Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, who succeeded their father last year to the double dukedoms of Hamilton and Brandon.  As his brother is shortly to be wed, The Lord John William Douglas-Hamilton is not likely to remain the ducal heir for long, but, nevertheless, as a duke’s son and brother he will retain a generous inheritance and envious connections.

Known professionally as “Johnny” Douglas-Hamilton, this young peer is internationally known in Motocross circles for his sought-after track designs.  A former British Championship racer, he is now considered a premier circuit builder and designer, responsible for tackling many a British Grand Prix and FIM World Championship site.

As to Johnny’s personal history, he is likely to have been educated in Scotland, as was his brother.  His relationships have not been well publicized, and he is presumed to be single as of this writing.

Addresses:

Lennoxlove House, Haddington, East Lothian EH41 4NZ
Tel:  01620 823720

Archerfield, by Dirleton, East Lothian EH39 5HQ
Tel:  01620 850298

"Johnny" Douglas-Hamilton

Track View - Sun City SA '05

Sources:

Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Douglas-Hamilton,_16th_Duke_of_Hamilton
ACU Bikesport GB - http://www.acu.org.uk/News/2005/05/BRITISH-GRAND-PRIX-COUNTDOWN/
Dirt Bike Rider - http://www.dirtbikerider.co.uk/content_database/3771/index
ThePeerage.com - http://www.thepeerage.com/p11021.htm#i110207
The Single Peer - http://thesinglepeer.blogspot.com/2010/10/duke-of-day-alexander-douglas-douglas.html 
Burke’s Peerage, 107th Edition - http://www.burkespeerage.com/Search/FullRecord.aspx?ID=6037
FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=649017023
Cracroft's Peerage - http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/online/
The Independent - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/the-duke-of-hamilton-premier-peer-of-scotland-who-raced-cars-and-flew-reconnaissance-missions-over-malaya-1994891.html
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1 comment:

  1. The Single PeerWednesday, 20 July, 2011

    On 7 May, 2011, the eligible Johnny Douglas-Hamilton was best man at the wedding of his brother, the 16th Duke of Brandon and 13th Duke of Brandon (also profiled on this site). Maybe it will get him in the mood!

    http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/roundup/articles/2011/05/12/413249-wedding-of-16th-duke-of-hamilton/

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