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Bill Cooper

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Milton William “Bill” Cooper[1]
Birth date May 6, 1943[1]
Death date November 5, 2001[1]
Nationality American[1]
Occupation Conspiracy theorist, radio broadcaster[1]
Known for *Behold a Pale Horse*[1]

Bill Cooper was an American conspiracy theorist, radio broadcaster, and author, best known for his book *Behold a Pale Horse*.

Context

Bill Cooper, born Milton William Cooper on May 6, 1943, was an American conspiracy theorist and radio broadcaster [1]. He gained prominence for his book *Behold a Pale Horse*, which discussed global conspiracies [1]. Cooper died on November 5, 2001, after being shot by sheriff’s deputies during an attempted arrest [1].

Documented claims

  • Bill Cooper was an American conspiracy theorist, radio broadcaster, and author. [1]
  • He was killed in 2001 after an attempted arrest. [1]
  • He is best known for his book *Behold a Pale Horse*. [1]

Questions and answers

What was William Cooper famous for?

He was famous for his book *Behold a Pale Horse* and his conspiracy theories [1].

What does 'Behold a Pale Horse' mean?

The title refers to a biblical passage from the Book of Revelation, but the book itself presents Cooper's claims about global conspiracies [1].

Did William Cooper have children?

The sources do not mention whether he had children.

Sources

  1. Milton William Cooper, 1943-2001 — lux.collections.yale.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People