Person    | Male  Born 1734  Died 1779

Benjamin Hopkins

Chamberlain of London from 1776 to 1779. The holder of the post of Chamberlain was originally responsible for the collection and distribution of revenues within the City of London. The birth date is approximate.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Benjamin Hopkins

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