John Hampden (1696–1754)
For other people named John Hampden, see John Hampden (disambiguation).
John Hampden (c.1696 – 4 February 1754), an English politician, was the second son of John Hampden.
He was a founding governor of London's Foundling Hospital, a charity dedicated to the salvation of the capital's abandoned children.
He married Isabella Ellys, but left no children. He was the last male-line descendant of John Hampden, and left his estates on his death to his cousin Hon. Robert Trevor, who assumed the Hampden surname.
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| Preceded by The Viscount Limerick John Hamilton |
Member of Parliament for Wendover 1734–1754 With: John Boteler 1734–35 The Viscount Limerick 1735–41 The 1st Earl Verney 1741–52 The 2nd Earl Verney 1753–54 |
Succeeded by The 2nd Earl Verney John Calvert |
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