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. He was married to Eugenia Simpson. They had four children, three natural born and one adopted. John Lewis Jr, Julius Everett Sr., Ora and Elenora.
John Lewis Cooper | |
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 John Lewis Cooper | |
| Born | 1908 |
| Died | 1961 (aged 52–53) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, government official |
Early life
editJohn Lewis Cooper was born in Monrovia, Liberia to Reverend Randolph Cassius Cooper I and Sarah Ellen Cooper, née Morris.
Education
editJohn Lewis Cooper studied at the College of West Africa and Liberia College.
Career and government service
editJohn 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
editJohn Lewis Cooper died in 1961 in Monrovia.
Trivia
edit- John Lewis Cooper was popularly known as 'Radio Cooper.'
- John Lewis Cooper is the paternal grandfather of journalist, Helene Cooper.