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Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton

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Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton

Summary

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton is a human[1]. He was born in Witham Friary[2]. He was born on January 1, 1598[3]. He passed away in Bruges[4]. He died on September 1, 1652[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], and military leader[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's place of birth was Witham Friary[2].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton passed away in Bruges[4].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton was born on January 1, 1598[3].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton was born on January 1, 1596[10].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton died on September 1, 1652[5].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton died on January 1, 1652[11].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's father was Robert Hopton[12].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's mother was Jane Kemeys[13].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's professions included military officer[6].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton worked as a politician[7].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton worked as a military leader[8].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[16].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[17].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's education included a stint at Lincoln College[18].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton received the Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton was a member of Short Parliament[20].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton was a member of Useless Parliament[21].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton is recorded as male[22].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's noble title is recorded as baron[24].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's Commons category is recorded as Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton[25].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton was part of the conflict English Civil War[27].

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Origins and Family

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton was born in Witham Friary[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1598[3] and January 1, 1596[10]. His father was Robert Hopton[12]. His mother was Jane Kemeys[13].

Education

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's education included a stint at Lincoln College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], and military leader[8]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[16], and Member of the April 1640 Parliament[17].

Recognition

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton received the Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 1, 1652[5] and January 1, 1652[11]. Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton died in Bruges[4].

Why It Matters

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton born?

Born in Witham Friary[2], Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton…

Where did Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton die?

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton died in Bruges[4].

Who were Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's parents?

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's father was Robert Hopton[12]. Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton's mother was Jane Kemeys[13].

What did Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton do for work?

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton worked as military officer[6], politician[7], and military leader[8].

Where did Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton go to school?

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton was educated at Lincoln College[18].

What awards did Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton receive?

Honors received include Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].

Related Entities

Bruges Kingdom of England

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → military officer, politician, military leader
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Mother → Jane Kemeys
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