John Cope

Politician

1690 – 1760

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Who was John Cope?

Sir John Cope KB was a British general and member of parliament. Although a successful officer in the Wars of the Spanish and Austrian Succession, he is best known for his defeat at the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745.

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Born
1690
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Education
  • Westminster School
Died
1760

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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