Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
"The young student was fascinated by Hamilton, the brilliant Irish mathematician who revolutionized algebra in the 19th century."
English beauty who was the mistress of Admiral Nelson (1765-1815)
"The historical novel focused on Emma Hamilton, the English beauty who became the famous mistress of Admiral Nelson."
United States toxicologist known for her work on industrial poisons (1869-1970)
"Dr. Hamilton's groundbreaking research into industrial poisons helped establish modern occupational safety standards in the early twentieth century."
United States statesman and leader of the Federalists; as the first Secretary of the Treasury he establish a federal bank; was mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr (1755-1804)
"Hamilton's visionary policies as the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury helped forge the financial foundation of the United States."
a port city in southeastern Ontario at the western end of Lake Ontario
"The ferry docked in Hamilton, allowing passengers to easily cross from the port city into Burlington on the other side of Lake Ontario."
the capital of Bermuda
"Hamilton serves as the bustling capital and main port city on the island of Bermuda."
A United States ten-dollar bill.
"He tossed his last hamiltons on the bar counter to buy another round."
Alternative letter-case form of Hamilton (slang: a United States ten-dollar bill).
In plain English: Hamilton is an American musical about George Washington's aide who helped create the nation's financial system and became its first treasury secretary.
"The tour group visited Hamilton, Canada before heading to New York City for dinner."
A Scottish surname, from Old English.
"The Hamilton family has lived in Scotland since the name was adopted as a local surname centuries ago."
The name originates from Old English Hameldūne, combining words for "blunt" and "hill," referring to a specific location in Leicestershire that gave rise to the Scottish surname. The meaning related to the dollar bill emerged later, derived directly from the portrait of Alexander Hamilton featured on U.S. currency.