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Matthew Hopkins

English witch hunter (1620–1647)

  • Fame53.2
  • Momentum0.1
  • Wikipedia8.6K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1620–1647, aged 27United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomAcademicsAcademic
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    22 languages
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  • Era
    1620–1647
    Aged 27
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Updated 2026-08-16

Matthew Hopkins was an English witch-hunter whose career flourished during the English Civil War. He was mainly active in East Anglia and claimed to hold the office of Witchfinder General, although that title was never bestowed by Parliament.

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Momentum0.1
Historical19.2
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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