HOPSON, Thomas (1643-1717), of Weybridge, Surr.

Family and Education

bap. 5 Apr. 1643, s. of Anthony Hopson of Shalfleet, I.o.W. m. 1 June 1680, Elizabeth (d. 1740), da. of John Timbrell of Portsmouth, Hants, 1s. 4da. (1 d.v.p.). Kntd. 29 Nov. 1702. Manning and Bray, Surr. ii. 790–1; PCC 22 Rethven; Soc. of Geneal. index to par. regs.

Offices Held

Midshipman, RN by 1669, 2nd lt. 1672, 1st lt. 1676, capt. 1678, r.-adm. 1693, v.-adm. 1693; ensign, Maj. Oliver Nicholas’ Ft. Coy. Portsmouth garrison by 1682; lt. 1 Ft. Gds. 1685, capt. and lt.-col. 1692–6; c.-in-c. squadron in Channel 1694, 1699; commr. of navy 1702–14. Info. from Dr P. J. Le Fevre; G. Duckett, Naval Commrs. 6; CSP Dom. 1682, p. 519.

Gov. Greenwich Hosp. 1704–8. Luttrell, Brief Relation, v. 378; vi. 296.

Parlimentarian

HOPSON, Thomas (1643-1717), of Weybridge, Surr.

Main residence: Weybridge, Surr.

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Volume

Commons 1690-1715

Web Title

HOPSON, Thomas (1643-1717)

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Oxford 1644

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