James Fenimore Cooper

1789–1851 (age 62)

Author

About James Fenimore Cooper

James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851) lived to age 62. They were an author. Born in Burlington City, they died in Cooperstown. They are buried at Christ Churchyard in Connecticut.

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