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# John Hampden

(1593–1643)   Politician

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John Hampden was a politician, best known for *Eighteenth century plays*.

## Quick Facts About John Hampden

Born November 30, 1593

Died June 18, 1643

Profession Politician

Notable works Eighteenth century plays

## About John Hampden

John Hampden was an English politician from Oxfordshire, who was killed fighting for Parliament in the First English Civil War. An ally of John Pym, and cousin of Oliver Cromwell, he was one of the Five Members whom Charles I of England tried to arrest in January 1642, a significant step in the outbreak of fighting in August. All five are commemorated at the State Opening of Parliament each year.

##  Quotes by John Hampden

> [May the Lord level in the dust those who would deprive the people of their liberty.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-hampden/may-the-lord-level-in-the-dust-those-who-would-deprive-the-people-of/)

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[Dust](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dust/)

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> [What an English King has no right to demand, an English subject has a right to refuse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-hampden/what-an-english-king-has-no-right-to-demand-an-english-subject-has-a/)

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[Demand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/demand/)

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