Charles Gordon Hopkins
Charles Gordon Hopkins (1822–1886) was a British-born politician and newspaper editor of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He served several posts in the Hawaiian government including Minister of Finance and Minister of the Interior. He became an intimate friend and advisor to three successive Hawaiian monarchs. From 1865 to 1866, he accompanied Queen Dowager Emma (widow of Kamehameha IV) on her trip to Europe and the United States.
Charles Gordon Hopkins | |
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Charles Gordon Hopkins, 1866 | |
| Hawaiian Kingdom Minister of Finance | |
| In office November 5, 1863 – December 24, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Crichton Wyllie |
| Succeeded by | Charles de Varigny |
| Hawaiian Kingdom Minister of the Interior | |
| In office February 18, 1864 – April 26, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | George Morison Robertson |
| Succeeded by | Ferdinand William Hutchison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1822 United Kingdom |
| Died | 1886 (aged 63–64) Toulon, France |
| Relations | Gerard Manley Hopkins (nephew) |
| Children | Charles Louis Kamohoalii Hopkins |
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