Hans Peter Nielsen (29 April 1852 in Vejstrup – 17 September 1928 in Vejstrup) was a Danish farmer and politician. Nielsen was the son of Niels Hansen (1817–1906) and Karen Hansdatter. His grandfather was Hans Christensen, also a farmer and politician. Nielsen received his education in a private school, followed by a year in 1869–1870 at Vejstrup College and then Gedved Seminarium. His studies were interrupted by military service at Odense.