John Hampden

English politician (1595–1643)
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John Hampden

Summary

John Hampden is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on 1594[3]. He passed away in Chalgrove[4]. He died on June 18, 1643[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • John Hampden's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Hampden died in Chalgrove[4].
  • John Hampden was born on 1594[3].
  • John Hampden died on June 18, 1643[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary Magdalene[8].
  • John Hampden's father was William Hampden[9].
  • John Hampden's mother was Elizabeth Cromwell[10].
  • John Hampden was married to Elizabeth Simeon[11].
  • John Hampden was married to Letitia Knollys[12].
  • A child of John Hampden was Richard Hampden[13].
  • A child of John Hampden was John Hampden[14].
  • A child of John Hampden was Elizabeth Hampden[15].
  • A child of John Hampden was Anne Hampden[16].
  • A child of John Hampden was Ruth Hampden[17].
  • A child of John Hampden was Mary Hampden[18].
  • John Hampden held citizenship in Kingdom of England[19].
  • John Hampden worked as a politician[6].
  • John Hampden held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20].
  • John Hampden held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[21].
  • John Hampden held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[22].
  • John Hampden held the position of Member of the 1626 Parliament[23].
  • John Hampden held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[24].
  • John Hampden held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[25].
  • John Hampden's education included a stint at Lord Williams's School[26].
  • John Hampden was a member of Short Parliament[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Hampden's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on 1594[3]. His father was William Hampden[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Cromwell[10].

Education

John Hampden was educated at Lord Williams's School[26].

Career and Affiliations

John Hampden's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20], Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[21], Member of the 1625 Parliament[22], Member of the 1626 Parliament[23], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[24], and Member of the April 1640 Parliament[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Simeon[11], 1599–1634[28] and Letitia Knollys[12]. Children include Richard Hampden[13], a politician[29], 1631–1695[30]; John Hampden[14], b. 1620[31]; Elizabeth Hampden[15], 1622–1643[32]; Anne Hampden[16], 1625–1701[33]; Ruth Hampden[17], 1628–1687[34]; and Mary Hampden[18], b. 1630[35].

Death and Burial

John Hampden died on June 18, 1643[5]. He passed away in Chalgrove[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary Magdalene[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Hampden include Hampden County[36], a county of Massachusetts[37], in United States[38], founded in 1812[39].

Why It Matters

John Hampden has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Hampden County[36], a county of Massachusetts[37], in United States[38], founded in 1812[39].

FAQs

Where was John Hampden born?

John Hampden's place of birth was London[2].

Where did John Hampden die?

John Hampden passed away in Chalgrove[4].

Who were John Hampden's parents?

John Hampden's father was William Hampden[9]. John Hampden's mother was Elizabeth Cromwell[10].

Who was John Hampden married to?

John Hampden's spouses include Elizabeth Simeon[11] and Letitia Knollys[12].

What did John Hampden do for work?

John Hampden worked as politician[6].

Where did John Hampden go to school?

John Hampden was educated at Lord Williams's School[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [25] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse → Elizabeth Simeon, Letitia Knollys
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