About James Cooper
Lived 1882 – 1949 (aged 66–67). James Cooper was a British politician and merchant.
James Cooper (26 February 1882 – 21 July 1949) was a Northern Ireland Unionist politician and solicitor.
He was educated at Portora Royal School and Wesley College, Dublin. He was the chairman of Fermanagh County Council from 1924 to 1928. He was elected to the House of Commons of Northern Ireland as an Ulster Unionist Party member for Fermanagh and Tyrone at the 1921 general election and was re-elected at the 1925 general election. He retired at the 1929 general election.
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Who was James Cooper?
Northern Ireland Unionist politician and solicitor (1882-1949)
When was James Cooper born?
James Cooper was born in 1882.
When did James Cooper die?
James Cooper died on 21 July 1949.
What was James Cooper's occupation?
James Cooper was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was James Cooper?
James Cooper was British.
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· DBpedia: James Cooper (Northern Ireland politician)
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