Thomas Cooper (or Couper) (c. 1517 - April 29, 1594), English bishop, lexicographer, and writer, was born in Oxford, where he was educated at Magdalen College.
Dr. Thomas Cooper (October 22, 1759 – May 11, 1839), American educationalist and political philosopher was born in London, England. He attended Oxford, but did not graduate.
Thomas Cooper (1764 – 1829) was an American lawyer and politician from Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as U. S. Representative from Delaware.