John Hampden-Trevor, 3rd Viscount Hampden facts for kids
John Hampden-Trevor, 3rd Viscount Hampden (born 1748 – died 1824) was an important British diplomat. He worked for his country in other parts of the world. He was also a member of the Privy Council, a group of advisors to the British monarch.
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Who Was John Hampden-Trevor?
John Hampden-Trevor was born on February 24, 1748. He came from a well-known family in Britain. His father was Robert Hampden, 1st Viscount Hampden. John followed in his father's footsteps by choosing a career in diplomacy. This meant he represented his country, Great Britain, in other nations. He helped keep good relationships between countries.
Early Life and Education
John Hampden-Trevor went to school at Westminster School. This is a famous school in London. After that, he studied at Christ Church, Oxford, which is a part of the well-known University of Oxford. These schools helped him prepare for his future work.
A Career in Diplomacy
John Hampden-Trevor became a diplomat, just like his father. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in another country. Their job is to talk with leaders and officials from other nations. They work to solve problems and build friendships between countries.
John Hampden-Trevor served as a British Minister in two important places:
- He was the Minister to Munich from 1780 to 1783. Munich is a city in Bavaria, which is a region in Germany.
- He then became the Minister to Turin from 1783 to 1798. Turin is a city in Sardinia, a region in Italy.
His work helped Great Britain stay connected with these parts of Europe.
Family Life and Later Years
On May 8, 1773, John Hampden-Trevor married Harriet Burton. She was the daughter of Reverend Daniel Burton.
In 1797, John Hampden-Trevor was given a special honor. He was appointed to the Privy Council. This group advises the British monarch on important matters. Being a member of the Privy Council showed how much he was trusted.
John Hampden-Trevor became the Viscount Hampden on August 20, 1824. This happened just three weeks before he passed away. He died on September 9, 1824. He did not have any children to inherit his title. Because of this, the title of Viscount Hampden ended when he died.
