George Hamilton was born in Tyrella, County Down and was educated at Rugby and Oxford. He stood for election to parliament, on five occasions, on the last of which he was successful. From 1843 to 1859 he was member of parliament for Dublin University and a prominent Conservative leader. He was made a Privy Councillor in 1869 and died in Kingstown.

Born:	28 August 1802
Died:	17 September 1871