Prior to succeeding to the earldom, John Hope served at the Battle of Alexandria in 1801 and, later, in the Peninsular War (1808–1814) where he was knighted for his heroic deeds at the Battle of Corunna.
Prior to taking over the earldom, John Hope fought at the Battle of Alexandria in 1801 and later served in the Peninsular War (1808–1814), where he was knighted for his heroic actions during the Battle of Corunna.