James Cooper (26 February 1882 – 21 July 1949) was a

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Unionist politician and solicitor. He was educated at Portora Royal School and Wesley College, Dublin. He was the chairman of

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from 1924 to 1928. He was elected to the

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as an

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member for Fermanagh and Tyrone at the 1921 general election and was re-elected at the 1925 general election. He retired at the 1929 general election.

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* 1882 births 1949 deaths Members of Fermanagh County Council Members of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland 1921–1925 Members of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland 1925–1929 Members of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland for Fermanagh and Tyrone Ulster Unionist Party members of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland People educated at Wesley College, Dublin Politicians from County Fermanagh {{Parliament-of-Northern-Ireland-member-stub