William B. Hopkins
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For other people named William Hopkins, see William Hopkins (disambiguation).
William Benjamin Hopkins Sr. (April 15, 1922 – December 11, 2012) was an American politician, lawyer and military historian.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Senate from the 21st district, Preceded by ...
William B. Hopkins Sr. | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the 21st district | |
In office January 12, 1972 – January 9, 1980 | |
Preceded by | William A. Truban |
Succeeded by | Ray L. Garland |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 32nd district | |
In office January 12, 1966 – January 12, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Lloyd C. Bird |
Succeeded by | Clive L. DuVal II |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 35th district | |
In office January 13, 1960 – January 12, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Earl A. Fitzpatrick |
Personal details | |
Born | William Benjamin Hopkins (1922-04-15)April 15, 1922 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | December 11, 2012(2012-12-11) (aged 90) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Virginia George |
Alma mater | Washington & Lee University University of Virginia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
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