Matthew Hopkins was notorious as the 'Witchfinder General' during the English Civil War in the mid-17th century. As an appointed witch hunter, he exploited mass hysteria and superstition to accuse and prosecute hundreds of innocent women as witches. Using barbaric methods of torture, Hopkins extracted confessions that led to unjust executions. He played a pivotal role in the widespread persecution of accused witches in England, contributing to an atmosphere of fear and paranoia. Hopkins' legacy remains as a dark chapter in English history, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power and the suppression of reason during periods of social turmoil.
