Background
He was born the eldest son of John Rooper of Berkhampstead Castle, Hertfordshire and Abbots Ripton Hall, Huntingdonshire and educated at Rugby School (1790), Saint John's College, Cambridge (1797) and Lincoln"s Inn (1800).
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John Rooper
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Street John"s College; Rugby School.
Career
He succeeded his father in 1826. In his youth he travelled to America and became a staunch Liberal. While he was there the family lost possession of Berkhampstead Castle and retreated to Abbots Ripton.
In 1831 he was elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire, sitting until he was defeated in 1837. he was appointed High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire for 1845-1846.
He died in 1855.
Membership
10th United Kingdom Parliament. 11th United Kingdom Parliament. 12th United Kingdom Parliament.
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Born
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March, 1855 (aged 76) -
Nationality
United Kingdom