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Spencer Cowper

Dean of Durham Cathedral
Person human Q15994377
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Spencer Cowper

Summary

Spencer Cowper is a human[1]. He was born on 1713[2]. He died on March 25, 1774[3]. He worked as a meteorologist[4].

Key Facts

  • Spencer Cowper was born on 1713[2].
  • Spencer Cowper died on March 25, 1774[3].
  • Spencer Cowper's father was William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper[5].
  • Spencer Cowper's mother was Mary Cowper[6].
  • Among Spencer Cowper's spouses was Dorothy Townshend[7].
  • Spencer Cowper's professions included meteorologist[4].
  • Spencer Cowper held the position of Dean of Durham[8].
  • Spencer Cowper is recorded as male[9].
  • Spencer Cowper's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Spencer Cowper's family name is recorded as Cowper[11].
  • Spencer Cowper's given name is recorded as Spencer[12].
  • Spencer Cowper's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].
  • Spencer Cowper's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[14].

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Origins and Family

Spencer Cowper was born on 1713[2]. His father was William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper[5]. His mother was Mary Cowper[6].

Career and Affiliations

Spencer Cowper worked as a meteorologist[4]. He held the position of Dean of Durham[8].

Personal Life

Spencer Cowper was married to Dorothy Townshend[7].

Death and Burial

Spencer Cowper died on March 25, 1774[3].

FAQs

Who were Spencer Cowper's parents?

Spencer Cowper's father was William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper[5]. Spencer Cowper's mother was Mary Cowper[6].

Who was Spencer Cowper married to?

Spencer Cowper's spouses include Dorothy Townshend[7].

What did Spencer Cowper do for work?

Spencer Cowper worked as meteorologist[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → meteorologist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/34352|batch #34352]]: add P1810 to P8034"
  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper
    Prabook id → 1864672
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 138168385
    Sex or gender → male
    + 34 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30089|batch #30089]]: import data from GND - part 28 (cf. https://w.wiki/Me9X)"
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