Francis Hopkins-Lawrence
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| Portrayed by Simon Woods | |
| Full Name | Francis Peter Hopkins-Lawrence |
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| Title | Mr Hopkins-Lawrence |
| Associated Noble House(s) | Earldom of Narbett, Viscountcy of Thorton |
| Date of Birth | 29 April 1782 |
| Father | Frederick Lawrence |
| Father's Rank | Viscount Thorton |
| Mother | Matilda Lawrence |
| Mother's Rank | Viscountess Thorton |
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| School | Harrow |
| University | Cambridge |
Francis Hopkins-Lawrence is played by Liz
Family
- Father: Frederick Lawrence, Viscount Thorton (b. 1756)
- Mother: Matilda Lawrence, Lady Thorton (neé Miss Matilda Hopkins) (b. 1762)
- Sister: Mrs. John Baker (neé Miss Philomena Hopkins-Lawrence), (b. 1786)
- Grandfather: Peter Lawrence, Earl of Narbett (b. 1724)
- Grandmother: Constantina Lawrence, Countess of Narbett (neé Lady Constantina Walker) (b. 1732, d. 1788)
Background
Born into moderate wealth, Francis was raised in London first by his nanny, then by his tutor, but never by his parents. Which was probably a good thing, because any sense Francis possesses he certainly gleaned from his instructors. The Hopkins-Lawrence family (both the Hopkins and the Lawrence branches) are renowned for their complete and utter lack of sense. Indeed, one might suggest that had young Francis been left to the watch of his parents, he mightn't have survived to adulthood.
He attended Cambridge like most of his fellows, though he failed to actually learn anything. For the most part, he simply attended classes and made friends. The fact that he will one day be the Earl of Narbett seems rather inconsequential to him, which is perhaps why his grandfather has failed to pass on to his reward.
His younger sister Philomena is also a typical Hopkins-Lawrence offspring. Luckily (or perhaps unluckily for the English population at large) she found an equally bumbling spouse in Mr. John Baker last season, after several attempts to find a mate.
Love Interests
Lady Viola Fitzgerald