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Thomas Cooper (c. 1517-1594) was an English bishop, scholar, and lexicographer during the Tudor period. His most significant work, "Thesaurus Linguae Romanae et Britannicae," published in 1565, was an important Latin-English dictionary that expanded on earlier works by Robert Estienne and others. The dictionary became an essential reference for Elizabethan writers and scholars, including William Shakespeare, who likely consulted it for classical references.

Cooper also served as Bishop of Winchester and was involved in various religious controversies of the Reformation period.

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What was Thomas Cooper's most important work?

Thomas Cooper's most significant work was the Thesaurus Linguae Romanae et Britannicae, published in 1565. This Latin-English dictionary was an important scholarly reference during the Tudor period.

What earlier work did Thomas Cooper build upon in his dictionary?

Cooper's Thesaurus Linguae Romanae et Britannicae expanded on earlier Latin dictionaries by the French scholar Robert Estienne. Cooper incorporated and enlarged Estienne's material for an English-reading audience.

Was Thomas Cooper a clergyman as well as a lexicographer?

Yes, Thomas Cooper (c. 1517-1594) was both an English bishop and a scholar. He served as Bishop of Winchester and was a prominent figure in the Tudor Church of England.

When was Thomas Cooper's Thesaurus Linguae Romanae et Britannicae published?

Cooper's Thesaurus Linguae Romanae et Britannicae was published in 1565 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It became one of the standard Latin-English reference works of the Tudor era.

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