1789 – 1851

James Fenimore Cooper

American writer (1789–1851)

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Born

1789-09-15, Burlington City

Died

1851-09-14

Birthplace state

New Jersey

Biography

James Fenimore Cooper was born in Burlington City, New Jersey in 1789 and died in 1851. He worked as a novelist, children's writer, military officer, and writer, producing historical romances set in the colonial period through the 19th century. Cooper spent much of his childhood and the final 15 years of his life in Cooperstown, New York, founded by his father William Cooper. He attended Yale University for three years as a member of the Linonian Society and joined the Episcopal Church shortly before his death.

Occupation

James Fenimore Cooper is recorded as a novelist, a children's writer, a biographer, a military officer and a writer, born in New Jersey (1789–1851).

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Frequently asked about James Fenimore Cooper

Who was James Fenimore Cooper?

James Fenimore Cooper was American writer (1789–1851), born in New Jersey (1789 – 1851).

When and where was James Fenimore Cooper born?

James Fenimore Cooper was born on 1789-09-15 in Burlington City.

When did James Fenimore Cooper die?

James died on 1851-09-14.

What was James Fenimore Cooper known for?

James Fenimore Cooper is recorded as a novelist, a children's writer, a biographer, a military officer and a writer.

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