Peter Cooper

1791–1883 (age 92)

Industrialist, Inventor, Philanthropist

About Peter Cooper

Peter Cooper (1791–1883) lived to age 92. They were an industrialist, inventor, philanthropist. Born in New York City. They are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York.

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