About Henry Cooper
Lived 1827 – 1884 (aged 56). Henry Cooper was an American politician, university teacher and judge.
Henry Cooper (August 22, 1827 – February 4, 1884) was a Tennessee attorney, judge, and politician who served one term in the United States Senate, 1871–1877. During his career, Cooper had various political affiliations, including Whig, Know Nothing, and Democrat.
Early life Henry Cooper was born on August 22, 1827, in Columbia, Tennessee. He had three brothers, including William Frierson Cooper and Edmund Cooper, and two half-brothers, including Duncan Brown Cooper. He was buried nearby, and a cenotaph to his memory was erected at Old City Cemetery in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
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Who was Henry Cooper?
American politician (1827–1884)
When was Henry Cooper born?
Henry Cooper was born on 22 August 1827 in Columbia.
When did Henry Cooper die?
Henry Cooper died on 4 February 1884 in Guadalupe y Calvo Municipality.
What was Henry Cooper's occupation?
Henry Cooper was a politician, university teacher and judge.
What nationality was Henry Cooper?
Henry Cooper was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Cooper (Tennessee politician)
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