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.
In 1678, he married Elizabeth Tyringham, only daughter of Sir William Tyringham, by whom he had a son, Tyringham Blackwell. 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.
| Preceded by: John Hampden Edward Backwell |
Member for Wendover with Richard Hampden 1685–1689 |
Succeeded by: Richard Hampden John Hampden |
| Preceded by: Richard Hampden John Hampden |
Member for Wendover with Richard Beke 1690–1701, Richard Hampden 1701 1690–1701 |
Succeeded by: Richard Hampden Richard Crawley |
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