HAMILTON (Anthony, count), descended from a noble family in Scotland, was born in Ireland, and settled in France. He wrote several poetical pieces, and was the first who composed romances in an agreeable taste, without imitating the burlesque of Scarron. He is also said to be the author of the Memoirs of the count de Grammont, one of the best written pieces in the French language. His works were printed in 6 vols 12mo. He died at St Germaine-en-Laye, in 1720.