John Lewis Cooper
John Lewis Cooper (1908–1961), was a Liberian businessman and government official who was responsible for the telecommunications developments in Liberia during the presidency of William Tubman.
John Lewis Cooper | |
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 John Lewis Cooper | |
| Born | 1908 |
| Died | 1961 (aged 53) |
| Occupation | Businessman, government official |
Early life
John Lewis Cooper was born in Monrovia, Liberia to Reverend Randolph Cassius Cooper I and Sarah Ellen Cooper, nee Morris.
Education
John Lewis Cooper studied at the College of West Africa and Liberia College.
Career and government service
John Lewis was instrumental in the establishment of radio and electricity throughout rural Liberia. He held the cabinet portfolio for telecommunications in Liberia and was decorated for his service to his country.
Death
John Lewis Cooper died in 1961 in Monrovia.
Trivia
- John Lewis Cooper was popularly known as 'Radio Cooper.'
- John Lewis Cooper is the paternal grandfather of journalist, Helene Cooper.
References
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