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Metaphysics, in whatever latitude the term be taken, is a science, or complement of sciences, exclusively occupied with mind.
Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet
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Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet
Age: 68 †
Born: 1788
Born: January 1
Died: 1856
Died: May 6
Metaphysician
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Glasgow
Scotland
William Hamilton
Sir William Stirling Hamilton of Preston
9th Bt.
Sir William Hamilton
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