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William Cowper William Cowper i(A122543 works by)
Born: Established: 28 Dec 1778 Lancashire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 6 Jul 1858 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 19 Aug 1809
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BiographyHistory

William Cowper was an Anglican clergyman, recruited to the colony of New South Wales by Samuel Marsden (q.v.), and noted for his strong Evangelical stance. Cowper was a founding member of the Aboriginal Protection Society.

He was the father of Charles Cowper (q.v.).

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