Charles Cowper

New South Wales politician and Premier (1807–1875)
Person human Q2958816
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Charles Cowper

Summary

Charles Cowper is a human[1]. Born in Kingston upon Hull[2], he… he was born on April 26, 1807[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 19, 1875[5]. He worked as a politician[6], civil servant[7], and clerk[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Cowper's place of birth was Kingston upon Hull[2].
  • Charles Cowper passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Cowper was born on April 26, 1807[3].
  • Charles Cowper died on October 19, 1875[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[10].
  • Charles Cowper's father was William Cowper[11].
  • Charles Cowper was married to Q135334190[12].
  • A child of Charles Cowper was Charles Cowper, Jr.[13].
  • Charles Cowper held citizenship in Australia[14].
  • Charles Cowper held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Charles Cowper's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Cowper worked as a civil servant[7].
  • Charles Cowper's professions included clerk[8].
  • Charles Cowper held the position of Premier of New South Wales[16].
  • Charles Cowper held the position of Premier of New South Wales[17].
  • Charles Cowper held the position of Premier of New South Wales[18].
  • Charles Cowper held the position of Premier of New South Wales[19].
  • Charles Cowper held the position of Premier of New South Wales[20].
  • Charles Cowper held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[21].
  • Charles Cowper received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • Charles Cowper is recorded as male[23].
  • Charles Cowper's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Charles Cowper's Commons category is recorded as Charles Cowper[25].
  • Charles Cowper's family name is recorded as Cowper[26].
  • Charles Cowper's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Cowper's place of birth was Kingston upon Hull[2]. He was born on April 26, 1807[3]. His father was William Cowper[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], civil servant[7], and clerk[8]. Positions held include Premier of New South Wales[16], a position[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1856[30]; Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[21]; Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[31]; and Agent-general for New South Wales[32], an agent-general[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1864[35].

Recognition

Charles Cowper received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

Personal Life

Charles Cowper was married to Q135334190[12]. A child of him was he, Jr.[13].

Death and Burial

Charles Cowper died on October 19, 1875[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Cowper include Cowper[36], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1901[39].

Why It Matters

Charles Cowper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Cowper[36], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1901[39].

FAQs

Where was Charles Cowper born?

Born in Kingston upon Hull[2], Charles Cowper…

Where did Charles Cowper die?

Charles Cowper passed away in London[4].

Who were Charles Cowper's parents?

Charles Cowper's father was William Cowper[11].

Who was Charles Cowper married to?

Charles Cowper's spouses include Q135334190[12].

What did Charles Cowper do for work?

Charles Cowper worked as politician[6], civil servant[7], and clerk[8].

What awards did Charles Cowper receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [31] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [32] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . The London Gazette 23831. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Charles
    Spouse Q135334190
    Family name Cowper
    Sibling William Macquarie Cowper
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