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W. J. Hamilton

W. J. Hamilton is a name shared by several notable historical and public figures, including an English geologist, a New Zealand public servant, and an American politician.

Lived
1843–
Language
English

The name W. J. Hamilton refers to multiple notable historical and public figures active in various fields, including science, public service, and politics.

Among the historical figures sharing the name is William John Hamilton (1805–1867), an English geologist active during the nineteenth century. Another nineteenth-century figure is W. J. W. Hamilton (1825–1883), who served as a public servant in New Zealand and held a stake as a part-owner of the Lyttelton Times newspaper.

In the modern era, the name is associated with Wendy J. Hamilton, an American activist known for her campaigns against drink driving, as well as William J. Hamilton (born 1932), an American politician who represented the Democratic Party in New Jersey.