Thomas Cooper (bishop)
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Thomas Cooper (or Couper; c. 1517 – 29 April 1594) was an English bishop, lexicographer, theologian, and writer.[1][2]
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Thomas Cooper | |
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Bishop of Winchester | |
Diocese | Diocese of Winchester |
In office | 1584–1594 |
Predecessor | John Watson |
Successor | William Wickham |
Other post(s) | Dean of Christ Church (1567–1569) Dean of Gloucester (1569–1571) Bishop of Lincoln (1571–1584) Prelate of the Garter (April 1584–1594, ex officio as Bishop of Winchester) |
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Ordination | c. 1559 |
Consecration | 1571 |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1517 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
Died | (1594-04-29)29 April 1594 (aged approximately 65–68) Winchester, Hampshire, England |
Nationality | English |
Denomination | Anglican |
Residence | Buckden, Cambridgeshire (as Bishop of Lincoln)[1] |
Spouse | Amy (m. c. 1546) |
Profession | lexicographer, theologian, writer |
Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
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