William Prentice Cooper
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For the American diplomat, see Prentice Cooper.
William Prentice Cooper (September 27, 1870 – July 3, 1961) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Quick Facts 59th Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
William Prentice Cooper | |
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59th Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1915–1917 | |
Preceded by | William M. Stanton |
Succeeded by | Clyde Shropshire |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
In office 1915–1917 | |
Preceded by | A. A. Stone |
Succeeded by | J. R. Hart |
Personal details | |
Born | William Prentice Cooper (1870-09-27)September 27, 1870 Henderson, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | July 3, 1961(1961-07-03) (aged 90) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Argentine Shofner (m. 1894) |
Children | Prentice |
Relatives | Jim Cooper, John Cooper (grandsons) |
Education | Vanderbilt University |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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