Stephen Hopkins

Signer of Declaration of Independence (1707-1785)
Person human Q1399643
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Stephen Hopkins

Summary

Stephen Hopkins is a human[1]. Born in Providence[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1707[3]. He died in Providence[4]. He died on July 13, 1785[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Hopkins's place of birth was Providence[2].
  • Stephen Hopkins passed away in Providence[4].
  • Stephen Hopkins was born on March 7, 1707[3].
  • Stephen Hopkins died on July 13, 1785[5].
  • Burial took place at North Burial Ground[10].
  • Stephen Hopkins's father was William Hopkins[11].
  • Stephen Hopkins's mother was Ruth Hopkins[12].
  • Stephen Hopkins held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Stephen Hopkins held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Stephen Hopkins worked as a politician[6].
  • Stephen Hopkins worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Stephen Hopkins's professions included judge[8].
  • Stephen Hopkins held the position of colonial governor of Rhode Island[15].
  • Stephen Hopkins held the position of colonial governor of Rhode Island[16].
  • Stephen Hopkins held the position of colonial governor of Rhode Island[17].
  • Stephen Hopkins held the position of colonial governor of Rhode Island[18].
  • Stephen Hopkins's education included a stint at National University of Córdoba[19].
  • Stephen Hopkins was a member of American Philosophical Society[20].
  • Stephen Hopkins's religion is recorded as Quakers[21].
  • Stephen Hopkins is recorded as male[22].
  • Stephen Hopkins's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Stephen Hopkins's Commons category is recorded as Stephen Hopkins (politician)[24].
  • Stephen Hopkins's family name is recorded as Hopkins[25].
  • Stephen Hopkins's given name is recorded as Stephen[26].
  • Stephen Hopkins's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Stephen Hopkins'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Stephen Hopkins's place of birth was Providence[2]. He was born on March 7, 1707[3]. His father was William Hopkins[11]. His mother was Ruth Hopkins[12].

Education

Stephen Hopkins's education included a stint at National University of Córdoba[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include colonial governor of Rhode Island[15].

Personal Life

Stephen Hopkins's religion is recorded as Quakers[21].

Death and Burial

Stephen Hopkins died on July 13, 1785[5]. He passed away in Providence[4]. Burial took place at North Burial Ground[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Stephen Hopkins include SS Stephen Hopkins[28], a liberty ship[29].

Why It Matters

Stephen Hopkins ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include SS Stephen Hopkins[28], a liberty ship[29].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Hopkins born?

Stephen Hopkins's place of birth was Providence[2].

Where did Stephen Hopkins die?

Stephen Hopkins passed away in Providence[4].

Who were Stephen Hopkins's parents?

Stephen Hopkins's father was William Hopkins[11]. Stephen Hopkins's mother was Ruth Hopkins[12].

What did Stephen Hopkins do for work?

Stephen Hopkins worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Stephen Hopkins go to school?

Stephen Hopkins was educated at National University of Córdoba[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship United States, Kingdom of Great Britain
    Religion or worldview Quakers
    Place of birth Providence
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