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Peter Cooper

American politician and businessman (1791-1883) · United States · Founders · Died at 92

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Peter Cooper was an American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and politician.

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Caricature of Peter Cooper by Thomas Nast, depicting Cooper as a cooper.Caricature of Peter Cooper by Thomas Nast, depicting Cooper as a cooper.Steel rocking chair designed by Peter Cooper in the 1830sSteel rocking chair designed by Peter Cooper in the 1830s1879 Puck cartoon shows Cooper spanking his son Mayor Edward Cooper.1879 Puck cartoon shows Cooper spanking his son Mayor Edward Cooper.Sarah CooperSarah CooperPeter Cooper posed with a young child believed to be one of his granddaughters.Peter Cooper posed with a young child believed to be one of his granddaughters.

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National Inventors Hall of Fame2006

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Peter Cooper was an American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and politician. He designed and built the first American steam locomotive, the Tom Thumb, founded the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, served as its first president, and stood for election as the Greenback Party's candidate in the 1876 presidential election.

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United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1791 to 1883 · aged 92

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