Giles Cooper

British playwright (1918-1966)
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Giles Cooper

Summary

Giles Cooper is a human[1]. Born in Carrickmines[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1918[3]. He died in Surbiton[4]. He died on December 2, 1966[5]. He worked as a playwright[6] and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Carrickmines[2], Giles Cooper…
  • Giles Cooper passed away in Surbiton[4].
  • Giles Cooper was born on August 9, 1918[3].
  • Giles Cooper died on December 2, 1966[5].
  • Giles Cooper's father was Guy Edward Cooper[9].
  • Giles Cooper's mother was Winifred Annette Warren[10].
  • Among Giles Cooper's spouses was Gwyneth Mary Lewis[11].
  • A child of Giles Cooper was Guy Evan Cooper[12].
  • A child of Giles Cooper was Richard Brandon Synge Cooper[13].
  • Giles Cooper held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Giles Cooper worked as a playwright[6].
  • Giles Cooper's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Giles Cooper was educated at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art[15].
  • Giles Cooper's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16].
  • Giles Cooper's education included a stint at Arnold House School[17].
  • Giles Cooper received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Giles Cooper is recorded as male[19].
  • Giles Cooper's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Giles Cooper's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Giles Cooper was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Giles Cooper's family name is recorded as Cooper[23].
  • Giles Cooper's given name is recorded as Giles[24].
  • Giles Cooper's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Giles Cooper was born in Carrickmines[2]. He was born on August 9, 1918[3]. His father was Guy Edward Cooper[9]. His mother was Winifred Annette Warren[10].

Education

Educated at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art[15], a drama school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1926[28]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16], a military academy[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1802[31]; and Arnold House School[17], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1905[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6] and screenwriter[7].

Recognition

Giles Cooper received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].

Personal Life

Among Giles Cooper's spouses was Gwyneth Mary Lewis[11]. Children include Guy Evan Cooper[12], b. 1948[35] and Richard Brandon Synge Cooper[13], 1955–2012[36].

Death and Burial

Giles Cooper died on December 2, 1966[5]. He passed away in Surbiton[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Giles Cooper include Giles Cooper Awards[37], an award[38], founded in 1978[39].

Why It Matters

Giles Cooper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

Entities named for him include Giles Cooper Awards[37], an award[38], founded in 1978[39].

FAQs

Where was Giles Cooper born?

Born in Carrickmines[2], Giles Cooper…

Where did Giles Cooper die?

Giles Cooper passed away in Surbiton[4].

Who were Giles Cooper's parents?

Giles Cooper's father was Guy Edward Cooper[9]. Giles Cooper's mother was Winifred Annette Warren[10].

Who was Giles Cooper married to?

Giles Cooper's spouses include Gwyneth Mary Lewis[11].

What did Giles Cooper do for work?

Giles Cooper worked as playwright[6] and screenwriter[7].

Where did Giles Cooper go to school?

Giles Cooper was educated at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art[15], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[16], and Arnold House School[17].

What awards did Giles Cooper receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Giles
    Spouse Gwyneth Mary Lewis
    Family name Cooper
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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