About Archibold Cooper
Lived 1878 – 1922 (aged 43). Archibold Cooper was a British cricketer.
Archibold Henry Hedges Cooper (14 August 1878 – 13 January 1922) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1902.
Cooper was born in Cowley, Oxford, the son of Edward Cooper, a mercantile clerk and his wife Elizabeth. He played in one match for Derbyshire against Yorkshire during the 1902 season, though he did not bat during the match. Cooper bowled two overs during the game and took one catch in the outfield.
In 1922, Cooper died in Chesterfield at the age of 43. He officially died of complications from alcoholism leading to delirium tremens and heart failure, although he was locally believed to have died of self-inflicted stab wounds.
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Who was Archibold Cooper?
English cricketer (1878-1922)
When was Archibold Cooper born?
Archibold Cooper was born on 14 August 1878 in Cowley.
When did Archibold Cooper die?
Archibold Cooper died on 13 January 1922 in Chesterfield.
What was Archibold Cooper's occupation?
Archibold Cooper was a cricketer.
What nationality was Archibold Cooper?
Archibold Cooper was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Archibold Cooper. https://biography.guide/archibold-cooper/
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