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Thomas Cooper

1759 – 1839

American economist, college president and political philosopher

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Lived 1759 – 1839 (aged 79). Thomas Cooper was an American chemist, economist, lawyer, philosopher, judge and politician.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Oxford
Employers
University of South Carolina, Dickinson College, University of Pennsylvania

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Thomas Cooper's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Cooper?

American economist, college president and political philosopher (1759–1839)

When was Thomas Cooper born?

Thomas Cooper was born on 22 October 1759 in London.

When did Thomas Cooper die?

Thomas Cooper died on 11 May 1839 in Columbia.

What was Thomas Cooper's occupation?

Thomas Cooper was a chemist, economist, lawyer, philosopher, judge and politician.

What nationality was Thomas Cooper?

Thomas Cooper was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Cooper

· Wikidata: Q2382927

· DBpedia: Thomas Cooper (academic)

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