Matthew Hopkins

Witchfinder General

Matthew Hopkins was an English witchfinder who operated in the 17th century. He is best known for his role in the so-called 'Hopkins Trials', a series of witch trials that took place in the 1640s. Hopkins was a self-appointed witchfinder who claimed to have a special gift for detecting witches. He was known for his aggressive and intimidating methods, which often led to the execution of innocent people.