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Hamilton is named after James, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton (1589-1625). The cinquefoils are taken from his personal arms. The ship and supporters indicate the importance of the city as a harbour town and the importance of the sea in general.
Hamilton is named after James, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton (1589-1625). The cinquefoils are taken from his personal arms. The ship and supporters indicate the importance of the city as a harbour town and the importance of the sea in general.


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[[Literature]] : image scanned from stamp; Harper, 1980
[[Literature]] : image scanned from stamp; Harper, 1980


[[Category:Bermuda]]
[[Category:Bermuda]]

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HAMILTON (City)

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Origin/meaning

Hamilton is named after James, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton (1589-1625). The cinquefoils are taken from his personal arms. The ship and supporters indicate the importance of the city as a harbour town and the importance of the sea in general.


The armson the city hall (source)

Literature : image scanned from stamp; Harper, 1980