John Hope
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1739 – 1785
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Who was John Hope?
John Hope was a British merchant, writer and politician in the eighteenth century who briefly served as Member of Parliament for Linlithgowshire before being dismissed by his cousin John Hope, 2nd Earl of Hopetoun after conflict over the John Wilkes affair. Following his dismissal from Parliament, Hope embarked on a career as a poet and essayist and raised three sons following the suicide of his wife in 1767. His sons were all prominent men, becoming a noted judge, general and admiral in turn.
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- Born
- Apr 7, 1739
- Education
- Enfield Grammar School
- Died
- May 21, 1785
Newcastle upon Tyne
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on July 23, 2013
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