# James Hamilton, Lord Paisley

> James Hamilton, Lord Paisley was the eldest son of James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Abercorn and Katherine Clifton, 2nd Baroness Clifton. Born a Catholic he became a Presbyterian before 1646. He predeceased his father and is therefore an example of an heir apparent who never succeeded.

*British noble*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/james-hamilton-lord-paisley

## Identity
- **Born:** 1630
- **Died:** 1660
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

James Hamilton, Lord Paisley was the eldest son of James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Abercorn and Katherine Clifton, 2nd Baroness Clifton. Born a Catholic he became a Presbyterian before 1646. He predeceased his father and is therefore an example of an heir apparent who never succeeded.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.5
- **Momentum:** 15.0

## Sources
- [James Hamilton, Lord Paisley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hamilton%2C_Lord_Paisley)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6135436)

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