John Hope, 2nd Earl of Hopetoun facts for kids
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John Hope, 2nd Earl of Hopetoun
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| Born | 7 September 1704  |
| Died | 12 February 1781 (aged 76) |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Anne Ogilvy, Jane Oliphant, Lady Elizabeth Leslie |
| Children | 13 |
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| Family | Charles Hope-Weir, Lady Henrietta Hope, Lady Sophia Hope, Lady Charlotte Hope, Lady Christian Hope |
John Hope, the 2nd Earl of Hopetoun, was born on September 7, 1704. He was the son of Charles Hope, 1st Earl of Hopetoun, who was the 1st Earl of Hopetoun, and Lady Henrietta Johnstone. John Hope became the 2nd Earl of Hopetoun in 1742, taking over the title from his father.
He married three times during his life. His first marriage was to Anne Ogilvy on September 14, 1733. Later, on October 30, 1762, he married Jane Oliphant. His third marriage was to Lady Elizabeth Leslie on June 10, 1767. Lady Elizabeth was the sister of David Leslie, 6th Earl of Leven.
In 1747, John Hope was given an important job. He became a Curator bonis for his half-uncle, the 4th Earl of Annandale and Hartfell. A Curator bonis is like a trustee who manages the money and affairs for someone who cannot do it themselves.
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John Hope's Children
John Hope had many children from his three marriages. Here are some of them:
Children from his first marriage to Lady Anne Ogilvy
- Elizabeth Hope (born 1739 – died 1756)
- James Hope-Johnstone, who became the 3rd Earl of Hopetoun (born 1741 – died 1817)
- Lady Henrietta Hope (born around 1750 – died 1786)
- Sophia Hope (born 1759 – died 1813)
Children from his second marriage to Jane Oliphant
- Lady Anne Hope (1763–1780)
- Jane Hope (died 1829)
- General John Hope, who became the 4th Earl of Hopetoun (born 1765 – died 1823)
- Jean Hope
Children from his third marriage to Lady Elizabeth Leslie
- General Charles Hope (born 1768 – died 1828)
- General Sir Alexander Hope (born 1769 – died 1837)
- Lady Charlotte Hope (born 1778 – died 1834)
- Lady Mary Anne Hope (died 1838)
