Sir Norfolk (1548–1599) was born in Norfolk, England and died in London, Middlesex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk 1548–1599

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Nov 1548 · Norfolk, England

Died 9 May 1599 · London, Middlesex, England

Spouse Mary

Children Ann Rymell, Thomas Hopkins

Records

England & Wales, Christening Index, … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … England, Select Births and Christenings UK and Ireland, Find a … Wales, Select Births and Baptisms

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Mary

Children

Ann Rymell

Thomas Hopkins

Biography

The story of Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk began in 1548 in Norfolk, England. Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk married mary, and had children including ann rymell, thomas hopkins. Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk passed away in 1599 in London, Middlesex, England.

Sources

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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Baptism Records Wales, Select Births and Baptisms

Life Timeline

1548

Birth of Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk in Norfolk, England

Birth

1599

Death of Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk in London, Middlesex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Norfolk

This ancestor line traces from Coventry, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Norfolk, England (1548) across 3 generations.

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: Sir Norfolk (1548–1599) was born in Norfolk, England and died in London, Middlesex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Sir Norfolk's Ancestors

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Sir Nicholas Hopkins of Norfolk PTP

1548–1599

Norfolk, England