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Edward Joshua Cooper

Irish landowner, politician and astronomer (1798-1863) · Ireland · On the map · Politicians · Died at 64

Edward Joshua Cooper was an Irish landowner, politician and astronomer from Markree Castle in County Sligo. He sat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1841 and from 1857 to 1859, but is best known for his astronomy, and as the creator of Markree Observatory.

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Awards

Cunningham Medal1858
Fellow of the Royal Society

About this person

Country
Ireland
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1798 to 1863 · aged 64