William Hopkins (Bewdley MP)

William Hopkins (died 19 July 1647) was an English politician who won election to the House of Commons in 1647.

For other people named William Hopkins, see William Hopkins (disambiguation).

Hopkins was described as "the most eminent and truly religious magistrate of Bewdley" and a "gracious and able Christian". In 1647, he was elected Member of Parliament for Bewdley in a double return. The election was declared void and he died before the by-election.[1]

Hopkins was buried at Ribbesford on 21 July 1647.[1]

Hopkins married Helen Vickaris on 30 October 1609.[1]

References
  1. W R Williams Parliamentary History of the County of Worcester
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.