John Hampden (1696-1754)

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John Hampden (c.1696 – February 4, 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.

Preceded by The Viscount Limerick John Hamilton

Member for Wendover with John Boteler 1734–1735, The Viscount Limerick 1735–1741, The Earl Verney 1741–1752, The Earl Verney 1753–1754 1734–1754

Succeeded by The Earl Verney John Calvert