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Douglas Douglas-Hamilton
(1903 - 1973)
14th Duke of Hamilton, Scottish pilot and politician
14th Duke of Hamilton
Scottish pilot and politician
Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton, was a Scottish aristocrat, pioneering aviator, and Conservative politician.
Born into Scottish nobility, Douglas-Hamilton inherited the dukedom in 1940, becoming one of Britain's youngest peers.\nAn avid pilot, he organized and flew on the groundbreaking 1933 aerial expedition over Mount Everest, capturing the first photographs of the summit from the air.\nHe served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, rising to the rank of Group Captain and contributing to military aviation efforts.\nAfter the war, he entered politics as a Conservative member of the House of Lords and later the House of Commons, advocating for aerospace development.\nHe was known for his blend of aristocratic duty and adventurous spirit, bridging the worlds of exploration and public service.\nHis achievements inspired interest in mountain aviation and highlighted the potential of aircraft in scientific discovery.
1973
Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton