John Hopkins (died 1732)
For other people named John Hopkins, see John Hopkins (disambiguation).
John "Vulture" Hopkins (c.1663 – 25 April 1732)[1] was a merchant in London, and a Whig politician. He had an undistinguished career in Parliament for 12 years, but is better known for his miserliness and rapacious business practices.[2]
References
- ↑ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "S" (part 1)
- ↑ Hayton, D. W. (2002). D. Hayton; E. Cruickshanks; S. Handley, eds. "HOPKINS, John (c.1663-1732), of Broad Street, London; Wimbledon, Surr; and Redden Court, Hornchurch, Essex". The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1690-1715. Boydell and Brewer. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Borlase John Praed |
Member of Parliament for St Ives 1710 – 1715 With: John Praed to 1713 Sir William Pendarves 1710–13 |
Succeeded by Sir John Hobart Lord Harry Powlett |
| Preceded by James Bateman Edward Phelips |
Member of Parliament for Ilchester 1715 – 1722 With: William Bellamy |
Succeeded by Daniel Moore William Burroughs |
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