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The '''Cooper family''' is a a wealthy and influential {{wpl|White Zimbabweans|Rhodesian}} family that has played a significant role in the [[Rhodesia (The Grand Imperial Alliance)|Rhodesian]] media, political and social sphere since the beginning of the twentieth century. The family has had numerous interests in Rhodesian businesses, most notably in banking and media, owning [[Cooper Bank]] and both ''[[The Salisbury Herald]]'' since 1920 and ''[[The Cecilton Chronicle]]'' since 1980, and recently in gambling.
The '''Cooper family''' is a wealthy and influential {{wpl|White Zimbabweans|Rhodesian}} family that has played a significant role in the [[Rhodesia (The Grand Imperial Alliance)|Rhodesian]] media, political and social sphere since the beginning of the twentieth century. The family has had numerous interests in Rhodesian businesses, most notably in banking and media, owning the [[Allied Rhodesian Bank]] and both ''[[The Salisbury Herald]]'' since 1920 and ''[[The Cecilton Chronicle]]'' since 1980, and recently in gambling.


Founded by brothers [[Harold Cooper|Harold]] (1862 – 1934) and [[Stephen Cooper]] (XXXX XXXX). Harold who bought ''The Salisbury Herald'', a money-losing newspaper, and formed [[the Salisbury Herald Company]] and his brother Stephen founded Cooper Bank. A majority of the family's wealth derives from these two businesses. As of December 2021, the family has a collective net worth of R$28 billion.
Founded by brothers [[Harold Cooper|Harold]] (1862 – 1934) and [[Stephen Cooper]] (1866 1951). Harold who bought ''The Salisbury Herald'', a money-losing newspaper, and formed [[the Salisbury Herald Company]] and his brother Stephen founded the Allied Rhodesian Bank. A majority of the family's wealth derives from these two businesses. As of December 2021, the family has a collective net worth of R$28 billion.


As of December 2020, the Coopers collectively owned 90% of the Salisbury Herald Company and 8.6% of Cooper Bank. The family are the former owners of [[BusinessDay Media]] and [[Horizon Entertainment Inc]].  
As of December 2020, the Coopers collectively owned 90% of the Salisbury Herald Company and 38.9% of the Allied Rhodesian Bank Corporation. The family is also the former owners of [[BusinessDay Media]], '''Cooper Sports & Entertainment Ltd''', and [[President Casinos|President Casinos, Inc]].  


The head of the family, [[Nathan Cooper]], is the sixth richest person in the world.
The head of the family, [[Nathan Cooper]], is the sixth richest person in the world.


==History==
==History==
The family's founding patriarch was Henry Cooper (1813–1908), who was a farmer from XXX, XXX, and emigrated to what is now [[Chestnut Hill, Salisbury|Chestnut Hill]], a [[Salisbury]] suburb of east of the city. The family can be divided into two branches: the descendants of Harold Cooper, and of Stephen Cooper.
The family's founding patriarch was Henry Cooper (1813–1903), who was a farmer from XXX, XXX, and emigrated to what is now [[Mount Oliver, Salisbury|Mount Oliver]], a [[Salisbury]] suburb of north of the city. The family can be divided into two branches: the descendants of Harold Cooper, and of Stephen Cooper.


The family fortune originated with the Salisbury Herald Company, founded in 1920 by Harold Cooper, which would later acquire ''The Cecilton Chronicle'' to become largest newspaper publisher in Rhodesia, and Cooper Bank, founded in XXXX by Stephen Cooper. They were also the principal investors and majority owners of [[Wisden|Wisden plc]] (since 1989), Horizon Entertainment Inc (which merged with [[Echelon Entertainment Corporation]] in 2018), BusinessDay Media (sold to [[Monreaux LP]] in 1997).
The family fortune originated with the Salisbury Herald Company, founded in 1920 by Harold Cooper, which would later acquire ''The Cecilton Chronicle'' to become largest newspaper publisher in Rhodesia, and the Allied Rhodesian Bank, founded in 1908 by Stephen Cooper. They are also the principal investors and majority owners of [[Wisden|Wisden plc]] (since 2004). The family previously owned BusinessDay Media (sold to [[Monreaux LP]] in 1997), Cooper Sports & Entertainment Ltd (sold to XXXXX in XXXX), and President Casinos, Inc. (which merged with [[Casino Magic Corporation]] in XXXX).


[[Cooper University]] in Salisbury, was named in honor of the family as a result of a very large contribution the family made when the college was transitioning from an all-male military college to a co-educational civilian university in 1990.
[[Cooper University]] in Salisbury, was named in honor of the family as a result of a very large contribution the family made when the college was transitioning from an all-male military college to a co-educational civilian university in 1990.


The family has assembled one of the most valuable art collections in the country and founded the [[Art Gallery of Salisbury]] in Salisbury, donating both art works and funds to operate it. They are also the patron to the [[University of Rhodesia]], Cooper University, [[Spes Hospitals]] in [[Equatorial Sangala]] and [[Saint Dominic]], and the [[Stephen Cooper School]].  
The family has assembled one of the most valuable art collections in the country and founded the [[Art Gallery of Salisbury]] in Salisbury, donating both art works and funds to operate it. They are also the patron to the [[University of Rhodesia]], Cooper University, [[Spes Hospitals]] in [[Equatorial Sangala]] and [[Saint Dominic]], and the [[Sylvia Hempt Academy]].  


==Prominent members==
==Prominent members==
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==Members==
==Members==
{{Tree list}}
{{Tree list}}
*'''[[Harold Cooper|Harold Eugene Cooper]]''' (1862 – 1934) ∞ Eleanor Ann Cooper (née Westphal; 1870 – 1958)
*'''[[Harold Cooper|Harold Eugene Cooper]]''' (1862 – 1934) ∞ Eleanor Westphal (1870 – 1958)
**'''[[Stanley Cooper|Stanley Joseph Cooper]]''' (b. 1912 – 2013) ∞ (1) Jean Cooper (née Byrd; 1925 – 1960) ∞ (2) Elizabeth Cooper (née Bliss; b. 1965)
**'''[[Stanley Cooper|Stanley Joseph Cooper]]''' (b. 1912 – 2013) ∞ (1) Jean Byrd (1925 – 1960) ∞ (2) Elizabeth Bliss (b. 1965)
*** [[Freddie Cooper|Frederick Stanley Cooper]] (b. July 1990)
*** [[Freddie Cooper|Frederick Stanley Cooper]] (b. July 1990)
*** [[Liam Cooper|William Eugene Cooper]] (b. July 1990)
*** [[Liam Cooper|William Eugene Cooper]] (b. July 1990)
**'''[[Roy Cooper|Roy Edward Cooper]]''' (1916 – 2010) ∞ Sarah Cooper (née Cooley)
**'''[[Roy Cooper|Roy Edward Cooper]]''' (1916 – 2010) ∞ Sarah Cooley (1916 – 2010)
*** [[Nathan Cooper|Nathan George Cooper]] (born 1950) ∞ Maria Cooper (née Karshev)
*** [[Nathan Cooper|Nathan George Cooper]] (born 1950) ∞ Maria Karshev (1916 – 2010)
****[[Aiden Cooper|Aiden James Cooper]] (born 1980) ∞ Niamh Cooper (née MacCarthy; born November 30, 1990)
****[[Aiden Cooper|Aiden James Cooper]] (born 1980) ∞ Alyse Sheetz (born November 30, 1990)
****[[Lucas Cooper|Lucas Eugene Cooper]] (born 1985) ∞ Caitlin Appell (née Warwood; born February 14, 1969)
****[[Lucas Cooper|Lucas Eugene Cooper]] (born 1985) ∞ Caitlin Appell (born February 14, 1969)
*****Peyton George Cooper (born August 3, 2018)
*****Peyton George Cooper (born August 3, 2018)
****[[Morgan Cooper|Morgan Elaine Cooper]] (born April 12, 1990)
****[[Morgan Cooper|Morgan Elaine Cooper]] (born April 12, 1990)
*'''[[Stephen Cooper|Stephen George Cooper]]''' (1862 1934) ∞ Mary (née Westphal; 1870 1958)
*'''[[Stephen Cooper|Stephen George Cooper]]''' (1866 1951) ∞ Elizabeth Hempt (1921 2011)
**Mary
**Elizabeth Charlotte Cooper (b. 1950) ∞ Man (b. 1953)
***Daughter (b. 1989)
***Son (b. 1995) ∞ Man (b. 1992)
**Stephen George Cooper Jr. (b. 1952)
{{Tree list/end}}
{{Tree list/end}}

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Cooper
Current regionRhodesia
Place of originXXXX, XXXX, XXXX
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Connected members

The Cooper family is a wealthy and influential Rhodesian family that has played a significant role in the Rhodesian media, political and social sphere since the beginning of the twentieth century. The family has had numerous interests in Rhodesian businesses, most notably in banking and media, owning the Allied Rhodesian Bank and both The Salisbury Herald since 1920 and The Cecilton Chronicle since 1980, and recently in gambling.

Founded by brothers Harold (1862 – 1934) and Stephen Cooper (1866 – 1951). Harold who bought The Salisbury Herald, a money-losing newspaper, and formed the Salisbury Herald Company and his brother Stephen founded the Allied Rhodesian Bank. A majority of the family's wealth derives from these two businesses. As of December 2021, the family has a collective net worth of R$28 billion.

As of December 2020, the Coopers collectively owned 90% of the Salisbury Herald Company and 38.9% of the Allied Rhodesian Bank Corporation. The family is also the former owners of BusinessDay Media, Cooper Sports & Entertainment Ltd, and President Casinos, Inc.

The head of the family, Nathan Cooper, is the sixth richest person in the world.

History

The family's founding patriarch was Henry Cooper (1813–1903), who was a farmer from XXX, XXX, and emigrated to what is now Mount Oliver, a Salisbury suburb of north of the city. The family can be divided into two branches: the descendants of Harold Cooper, and of Stephen Cooper.

The family fortune originated with the Salisbury Herald Company, founded in 1920 by Harold Cooper, which would later acquire The Cecilton Chronicle to become largest newspaper publisher in Rhodesia, and the Allied Rhodesian Bank, founded in 1908 by Stephen Cooper. They are also the principal investors and majority owners of Wisden plc (since 2004). The family previously owned BusinessDay Media (sold to Monreaux LP in 1997), Cooper Sports & Entertainment Ltd (sold to XXXXX in XXXX), and President Casinos, Inc. (which merged with Casino Magic Corporation in XXXX).

Cooper University in Salisbury, was named in honor of the family as a result of a very large contribution the family made when the college was transitioning from an all-male military college to a co-educational civilian university in 1990.

The family has assembled one of the most valuable art collections in the country and founded the Art Gallery of Salisbury in Salisbury, donating both art works and funds to operate it. They are also the patron to the University of Rhodesia, Cooper University, Spes Hospitals in Equatorial Sangala and Saint Dominic, and the Sylvia Hempt Academy.

Prominent members

Members