Hamilton–Mohun duel
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The Hamilton–Mohun duel occurred on 15 November 1712 in Hyde Park, which at that time was on the outskirts of London. The principal participants were James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton, and Charles
18th-century engraving of the duel
The Duke of Hamilton, a leading Scottish Tory politician, had recently been appointed as Ambassador to France.
Lord Mohun, painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller in 1707, was a committed Whig.
Queen Anne was critical of the practice of duelling in the aftermath of the Hyde Park fight.
James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton and 1st Duke of Brandon was a Scottish army officer, politician, courtier and diplomat. He was a major investor in the failed Darien scheme, which cost many of Sco
Hamilton–Mohun duel
…The Hamilton–Mohun duel occurred on 15 November 1712 in Hyde Park, which at that time was on the outskirts of London. The principal participants were James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton, and Charles Mohun, 4th Baron Mohun. Both men died from wounds received. Although ostensibly fought over a disputed inheritance, the duel had strong…
Hamilton Palace – seat of the Dukes of Hamilton