John Mercer-Henderson, 8th Earl of Buckinghamshire

John Hampden Mercer-Henderson, 8th Earl of Buckinghamshire JP (16 April 1906 – 2 January 1963), styled Lord Hobart until 1930, was a British soldier and politician.

In his youth, he was regarded as a very handsome and dashing young man, much sought after by his female contemporaries who thought him adorable.

Despite his love of the countryside he continued to set hearts racing in society London but much preferred the open spaces to bustling city life.

He was a committed Conservative politician in the House of Lords and campaigned passionately on law and order matters to benefit the nation.

He was highly regarded by his fellow members of the House who missed his lively speeches on a wide range of socio-political issues.