# Reginald Cowper

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'''Reginald Edward Dennis Cowper''' (1931–?) was a Rhodesian politician.

Born in India, Cowper graduated from the [University of Cape Town](/source/University_of_Cape_Town) and was a school principal in [Bulawayo](/source/Bulawayo) before his entry into politics. He entered the [Parliament of Rhodesia](/source/Parliament_of_Rhodesia) in 1970, being returned unopposed for the [Rhodesian Front](/source/Rhodesian_Front) for Wankie.

Cowper served as minister for co-ordination, and in that capacity instigated the creation of a Directorate of Manpower in order to control call-ups for military service. He later served as minister of defence from September 1976 to February 1977, when he resigned as a result of controversy arising from his plan to extend call-ups.

Cowper later emigrated to South Africa and became a businessman.

== References ==

* Peter Godwin and Ian Hancock, ''Rhodesians Never Die: The Impact of War and Political Change on White Rhodesia c.1970-1980''
* https://www.nytimes.com/1977/02/14/archives/rhodesian-defense-chief-resigns.html
* https://www.nytimes.com/1977/03/11/archives/rhodesia-cabinet-shuffled-security-post-created.html
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