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Arthur Charles Cooper

1864 – 1921

Australian politician

Politician Sheep station
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About Arthur Charles Cooper

Lived 1864 – 1921 (aged 56–57). Arthur Charles Cooper was a politician and sheep station.

Arthur Charles Cooper (May 1864 – 1 October 1921) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Biography Cooper was born in London, the son of Edward Henry Cooper and his wife Charlotte Maria (née Mills). He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin and went to South Africa where he served with Sir Charles Warren's Buchuanaland Expedition in 1884-1885 and with the Connaught Rangers against the Boer forces. He came to Queensland in 1886 and acquired Weewondilla Station at Longreach in 1889.

He returned to England in 1905, inherited a large fortune, and lived at Gissing Hall, Norfolk. He died in Norwich in October 1921.

Public life Cooper, a Ministerialist, represented the seat of Mitchell from 1902 until he resigned in 1905 to return to England.

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Important facts

Born
1864, London
Birth century
19th century
Died
1 October 1921, Norwich
Occupation
Politician, Sheep station
Nationality
English Australian
Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Positions held
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Charles Cooper?

Australian politician (1864-1921)

When was Arthur Charles Cooper born?

Arthur Charles Cooper was born in 1864 in London.

When did Arthur Charles Cooper die?

Arthur Charles Cooper died on 1 October 1921 in Norwich.

What was Arthur Charles Cooper's occupation?

Arthur Charles Cooper was a politician and sheep station.

What nationality was Arthur Charles Cooper?

Arthur Charles Cooper's recorded nationality: English Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Charles Cooper

· Wikidata: Q23799237

· DBpedia: Arthur Charles Cooper

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