William Cooper

American judge (1754-1809)
Person human Q10393681
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William Cooper

Summary

William Cooper is a human[1]. Born in Somerton[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1754[3]. He passed away in Albany[4]. He died on December 22, 1809[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Cooper's place of birth was Somerton[2].
  • William Cooper died in Albany[4].
  • William Cooper was born on December 2, 1754[3].
  • William Cooper died on December 22, 1809[5].
  • Burial took place at Christ Churchyard[10].
  • A child of William Cooper was James Fenimore Cooper[11].
  • A child of William Cooper was Ann B. Cooper[12].
  • A child of William Cooper was Richard F. Cooper[13].
  • A child of William Cooper was Samuel Cooper[14].
  • William Cooper held citizenship in United States[15].
  • William Cooper's professions included politician[6].
  • William Cooper worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William Cooper worked as a judge[8].
  • William Cooper held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • William Cooper is recorded as male[17].
  • William Cooper's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Cooper was affiliated with the Federalist Party[19].
  • William Cooper's family name is recorded as Cooper[20].
  • William Cooper's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Cooper's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[22].
  • William Cooper's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[23].
  • William Cooper's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Somerton[2], William Cooper… he was born on December 2, 1754[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. William Cooper held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Children include James Fenimore Cooper[11], a writer[25], 1789–1851[26], of United States[27], awarded the New Jersey Hall of Fame[28]; Ann B. Cooper[12], 1784–1870[29]; Richard F. Cooper[13]; and Samuel Cooper[14]. William Cooper was affiliated with the Federalist Party[19].

Death and Burial

William Cooper died on December 22, 1809[5]. He passed away in Albany[4]. He is buried at Christ Churchyard[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Cooper include Cooperstown[30], a village in the United States[31], in United States[32], founded in 1786[33].

Why It Matters

William Cooper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

Entities named for him include Cooperstown[30], a village in the United States[31], in United States[32], founded in 1786[33].

FAQs

Where was William Cooper born?

William Cooper was born in Somerton[2].

Where did William Cooper die?

William Cooper died in Albany[4].

What did William Cooper do for work?

William Cooper worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, judge
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  3. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Place of death Albany
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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