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Edward Copleston (1776-1849), moral philosopher, entered Corpus Christi College, Oxford in 1791. He quickly rose to prominence, largely due to his successful support in 1809 for the candidacy for the office of university chancellor of William Wyndham Grenville, Lord Grenville. Copleston served as provost of Oriel College, Oxford from 1814 to 1828 and was elected Bishop of Llandaff in 1827. He published works on economics, education and theology.

Edward Copleston (1776-1849) from Offwell, Devon, was Provost of Oriel College, Oxford, England, and Bishop of Llandaff, Glamorgan. Members of the Copleston family served as rector of Offwell, including John Gay Copleston (1801-1894) and John Henry Copleston (1841-1918). Other relatives included Ellen Hope Copleston (d. c. 1870), of Offwell, and E. L. Copleston (fl. 1917-1945), who lived at Sidmouth, Devon. The Rev. John Besly (1800-1868), fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, undertook research into the history of Devonshire families.