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17th Century Witch Hunter, Matthew Hopkins

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 Matthew Hopkins was born in Wenham Magna, Suffolk, England. He was a Folk Figure, becoming England’s notorious “Witchfinder General,” active during the English Civil War. He was said to have exploited the fear and unrest of the times for his … Continue reading →

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