Robert Hampson (sheriff)

Canting arms of Hampson: Argent, three hemp-brakes sable[1]

Sir Robert Hampson (1537–1607) was one of the two Sheriffs of the City of London in 1599 with Edward Holmeden. He was an Alderman of the City of London and was knighted by King James I on his entry into England[2] in 1603.

  1. ^ Betham, William, History of the English Baronets, Volume 2, London, 1802, pp.5-8, Hampson Baronets
  2. ^ Wotton, p.295