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William Cooper

American politician

Died when: 55 years 20 days (660 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

William Cooper

William Cooper (December 2, 1754 – December 22, 1809) was an American merchant, land speculator and developer, the founder of Cooperstown, New York.A politician, he was appointed as a county judge and later served two terms in the United States Congress, representing Otsego County and central New York.

He was the father of James Fenimore Cooper, who became a noted writer of historical novels related to the New York frontier.


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