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Charles Merian Cooper
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Charles Merian Cooper (January 16, 1856 – November 14, 1923) was an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 1893 until 1897.[1]
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Charles Merian Cooper | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Robert Bullock |
Succeeded by | Robert Wyche Davis |
15th Florida Attorney General | |
In office January 13, 1885 – January 8, 1889 | |
Governor | Edward A. Perry |
Preceded by | George P. Raney |
Succeeded by | William Bailey Lamar |
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Born | (1856-01-16)January 16, 1856 Athens, Georgia, US |
Died | November 14, 1923(1923-11-14) (aged 67) Jacksonville, Florida, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Rosa Leonardi (m. 1880) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Gainesville Academy |
Occupation | Attorney |
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