William Hopkins (Bewdley MP)

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

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. 1 2 3 W R Williams Parliamentary History of the County of Worcester
Parliament of England
Preceded by
Sir Henry Herbert		 Member of Parliament for Bewdley
1647 		Succeeded by
Nicholas Lechmere
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