John Cooper

1759–1821 (age 62)

Biography

John Cooper (1759–1821) was a resident of Calcutta during the height of British colonial presence in India. He lived through a transformative period in the subcontinent's history, witnessing significant changes in trade, governance, and society.

Cooper's long life of 62 years reflected the experiences of many British expatriates who made India their home. He was interred in South Park Street Cemetery, where he remains among the notable figures of early colonial Calcutta.