Lionel Charles Hopkins was a British Sinologist noted for his study of the Chinese language. He was known for his collection of oracle bones that were later donated to Cambridge University Library. Hopkins went to Beijing in 1874 as part of the consular service. In 1898 he was British Consul at Chefoo, and in February 1902 he was appointed Consul-General for the Provinces Chihli and Shanxi, to reside in Tientsin. He retired to England by 1910 and thereafter led a quite reclusive life. The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins was his brother.
He resided in "The Garth", High Lane, Haslemere, built for his parents in the early 1890s and in continuous family ownership until his death in 1952.
He resided in "The Garth", High Lane, Haslemere, built for his parents in the early 1890s and in continuous family ownership until his death in 1952.
Lionel Charles Hopkins was a British Sinologist noted for his study of the Chinese language. He was known for his collection of oracle bones that were later donated to Cambridge University Library. Hopkins went to Beijing in 1874 as part of the consular service. In 1898 he was British Consul at Chefoo, and in February 1902 he was appointed Consul-General for the Provinces Chihli and Shanxi, to reside in Tientsin. He retired to England by 1910 and thereafter led a quite reclusive life. The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins was his brother.
He resided in "The Garth", High Lane, Haslemere, built for his parents in the early 1890s and in continuous family ownership until his death in 1952.
He resided in "The Garth", High Lane, Haslemere, built for his parents in the early 1890s and in continuous family ownership until his death in 1952.
Inscription
In Loving Memory Of Lionel Charles Hopkins I.S.O. Died 11th March 1952. In His 98th Year
Gravesite Details
Grave in Weycombe Rd annexe to main St Barts churchyard - located about 250m east of church, on Weycombe Road. Grave near eastern boundary, in dilapidated condition (5/21)
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