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'''Hobhouse''' is a rare English surname, generally belonging to members of a |
'''Hobhouse''' is a rare English surname, generally belonging to members of a family originally from Minehead, Somerset. Those curently with this surname are members of several branches of this patronymic that achieved prominence from the 18th century. Originally merchants, the family diversified into the slave trade and once sufficiently wealthy, joined the ranks of the West coutry gentry, accumulating wealth through advantageous marriages and entering into local and national politics, both with success. Notable Hobhouses include: |
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*[[Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse]], turn-of-the-century Liberal philosopher |
*[[Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse]], turn-of-the-century Liberal philosopher |
Revision as of 21:56, 10 December 2010
Hobhouse is a rare English surname, generally belonging to members of a family originally from Minehead, Somerset. Those curently with this surname are members of several branches of this patronymic that achieved prominence from the 18th century. Originally merchants, the family diversified into the slave trade and once sufficiently wealthy, joined the ranks of the West coutry gentry, accumulating wealth through advantageous marriages and entering into local and national politics, both with success. Notable Hobhouses include:
- Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse, turn-of-the-century Liberal philosopher
- Emily Hobhouse, suffrage campaigner.
- Henry Hobhouse, nineteenth century politician.
- John Hobhouse, 1st Baron Broughton, nineteen century politician.
- Charles Edward Henry Hobhouse, early twentieth century politician.
- Sir Arthur Hobhouse, twentieth century politician.
- Thomas Benjamin Hobhouse
Hobhouse may also mean:
- Hobhouse, Free State, town in South Africa