Eben Hopson | |
|---|---|
| Nanauq | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1922 Utqiavik, Alaska, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 1980 (aged 57) Utqiagvik, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rebecca Panigeo |
| Profession | Politician |
Eben Nanauq Hopson (November 7, 1922 – June 28, 1980) was an American politician in the state of Alaska. An Iñupiaq, he was born and raised in Utqiaġvik (at the time known as Barrow) and was a heavy equipment operator.[1] 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.[2][3] He died from cancer in 1980 in Utqiaġvik, Alaska.[4]