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William Cowper

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 24 June 1665

Died: 10 October 1723

Peerages

1st Baron Cowper - 14 December 1706

1st Earl Cowper - 18 March 1718

Member of Privy Council - 1705

Appointments

Elections fought

7 March 1701		Bere Alston	Whig	Unopposed
1 December 1701		Bere Alston	Whig	Unopposed
24 July 1702		Bere Alston	Whig	Unopposed
17 May 1705		Bere Alston	Whig	Unopposed
November 1705 Resignation of William Cowper on appointment as Keeper of the Great Seal of England.