Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton

Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton, c. 13 March 1596 – 28 September 1652, was a politician, soldier and peer from Somerset. During the First English Civil War, he served as Royalist commander in the West Country, and was made Baron Hopton of Stratton in 1643.

Occupation

military officer, politician, military leader, soldier

Position held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1628-29 Parliament, Member of the April 1640 Parliament

Citizenship

Kingdom of England

Born

1598, 1596

Died

September 1652, 1652