Richard Cope

Richard Cope (1776–1856) was an English congregationalist minister and religious writer.

When less than twelve years old he went into trade; but he became a student at the Theological College, Hoxton, in March 1798.

He preached his first sermon there (28 June 1800), remained on trial for twelve months, was ordained in the church on 21 October 1801, and remained in that position until 24 June 1820, having for twenty years kept a boarding school, attended by the sons of dissenters throughout the county.

[1] From 1820 to 1822 Cope filled the post of tutor in the Irish Evangelical College, Manor Street, Dublin; but the appointment proved unsatisfactory.

was conferred upon him at Marischal College, Aberdeen, on 12 March 1819, and he was elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London on 13 February 1824.