Duchess of Hamilton

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-27

Identity

Wife of the Duke of Hamilton, traveling with him to Constantinople in 1874. Marie feels intense jealousy toward her.

Diary References

1874

• April 27: "Le duc et la duchesse de Hamilton sont arrivés le 18 de ce mois à Constantinople" - arrived Constantinople April 18 with Duke and Princess of Monaco. Marie's reaction: "ils m'ont volé mes rêves" (they've stolen my dreams).

Context

• Married to Duke circa 1873
• International traveler
• Object of Marie's envy
• Part of elite travel circuit
• Constantinople voyage 1874

Historical Note

• Likely Lady Mary Montagu
• Married Duke 1873
• Scottish aristocracy

Related Entries

• #Duke_of_Hamilton - Husband
• #Princess_of_Monaco - Travel companion

Research Notes

• Hamilton marriage records
• British aristocracy 1870s
• Elite women travelers