John Backwell

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John Backwell (20 April 1654 – 15 April 1708) was an English politician, the son of the financier Edward Backwell.

In 1678, he married Elizabeth Tyringham, only daughter of Sir William Tyringham, by whom he had a son, Tyringham Blackwell. He inherited his father-in-law's estates in Buckinghamshire, and was twice returned for Member for Wendover. With his father, he was appointed comptroller of customs in the port of London in 1671.

Preceded by John Hampden Edward Backwell	Member for Wendover with Richard Hampden 1685–1689	Succeeded by Richard Hampden John Hampden
Preceded by Richard Hampden John Hampden	Member for Wendover with Richard Beke 1690–1701, Richard Hampden 1701 1690–1701	Succeeded by Richard Hampden Richard Crawley

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