John Backwell
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John Backwell (20 April 1654 – 15 April 1708) was an English politician, the son of the financier Edward Backwell.[1]
In 1678, he married Elizabeth Tyringham, only daughter of Sir William Tyringham, by whom he had a son, Tyringham Blackwell.[1] He inherited his father-in-law's estates in Buckinghamshire, and was twice returned for Member for Wendover. With his father, he was appointed comptroller of customs in the port of London in 1671.
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| Preceded by | Member for Wendover 1685–1689 With: Richard Hampden |
Succeeded by Richard Hampden John Hampden |
| Preceded by | Member for Wendover 1690–1701 With: Richard Beke 1690–1701 Richard Hampden 1701 |
Succeeded by Richard Hampden Richard Crawley |
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