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About John Hope
John Hope (1739–1785) was a British merchant, writer, and politician in the eighteenth century who briefly served as a 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.
Everything about John Hope →- Occupation
- politician, poet
- Position held
- member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain
- Born
- April 7, 1739
- Died
- May 21, 1785