# Eben Hopson

_American politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Eben Nanauq Hopson was an American politician in the state of Alaska. An Iñupiaq, he was born and raised in Utqiaġvik and was a heavy equipment operator. Hopson served in Alaska Territorial Legislature from 1957 to 1959 as well as the Alaska Senate upon statehood, representing District O from 1959 to 1967. He died from cancer in 1980 in Utqiaġvik, Alaska.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 November 1922 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Utqiagvik ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549#P19))
- **Died:** 28 June 1980 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549#P570))
- **Place of death:** Utqiagvik ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549#P106))
- **Political party:** Alaska Democratic Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549#P102))
- **Positions held:** mayor (1972–1980); member of the State Senate of Alaska ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549#P39))

## Questions

**When was Eben Hopson born?**  
Eben Hopson was born on 7 November 1922 in Utqiagvik.

**What positions has Eben Hopson held?**  
Positions held by Eben Hopson include: mayor (1972–1980); member of the State Senate of Alaska.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Eben Hopson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eben_Hopson) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q58815549](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58815549) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Eben Hopson". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/eben-hopson. Retrieved 14 November 2026.