HAMILTON, THOMAS [SSNE 7781]

Surname

HAMILTON

First name

THOMAS

Nationality

SCOT

Social status

OFFICER

Text source

Thomas Hamilton was mentioned in a letter of James Spens [SSNE 1642] written to King Gustav II Adolf in July 1615 where he recommended Hamilton for Swedish service. Spens related that Hamilton was an experienced soldier who had already been in Dutch service.

Swedish Rikarkiv, Anglica 3, f. 15, 1 July 1615.

Service record

GREAT BRITAIN, SWEDEN

Arrived 1615-07-01

Capacity OFFICER, purpose MILITARY