- Colepeper
- or Culpeper biographical name Thomas 1635-1689 2d Baron Colepeper English colonial administrator; governor of Virginia
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Colepeper, John Colepeper, 1st Baron — ▪ English statesman Colepeper also spelled Culpepper died June 11, 1660 English statesman who was an influential counsellor of Charles I during the Civil War and of Charles II in exile. Elected member for Kent in the Long Parliament … Universalium
John Colepeper, 1st Baron Colepeper — (died 11 June 1660), English politician, was the only son of Sir John Colepeper of Wigsell, Sussex. The Colepepers (the name is thought to derive from the plant) resided in Sussex for many years, and as early as the reign of King Edward III were… … Wikipedia
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James Hamilton (British army officer) — James Hamilton (c. 1620–June 6 1673) was an Irish courtier and soldier, the eldest son of Sir George Hamilton, 1st Baronet and Mary Butler.Like his younger brothers, he chose a military career, and became a colonel. A favorite of Charles II, he… … Wikipedia
