Hampden
[hamp-duh n, ham-]
- John,1594–1643, British statesman who defended the rights of the House of Commons against Charles I.
- WalterWalter Hampden Dougherty, 1879–1955, U.S. actor.
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After we left it, Hampden was restored, beautified, and refurnished.
A Writer's Recollections (In Two Volumes), Volume IIMrs. Humphry Ward
Other clubs were formed in this administration at Saco, Waterville and Hampden.
Hampden has told me everything necessary; at least as far as he knew.
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2)Charles Lever
"Ye are right, Hampden," said the Scotch doctor, in reply to some observation.
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2)Charles Lever
It was Hampden's activity that saved Reading from a second capture.
History of the English People, Volume VI (of 8)John Richard Green
Hampden
- John. 1594–1643, English statesman; one of the leaders of the Parliamentary opposition to Charles I
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