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Charles Cocks

1646 – 1727

English Member of Parliament (1646-c1727)

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About Charles Cocks

Lived 1646 – 1727 (aged 80–81). Charles Cocks was an English and British politician.

Charles Cocks (1646–1727) was an English Whig politician, MP for Worcester and Droitwich.

Cocks was baptised on 9 September 1646, the oldest son of Thomas Cocks of Castleditch, Herefordshire, and his second wife Elizabeth Gower.

Cocks' wife Mary was the sister of Lord Somers, the future Lord Chancellor.

In 1695, instead of standing at Worcester (where Swift was re-elected), Cocks stood at Droitwich, and was elected. He was a supporter of Somers and the Whig Junto. Margaret Cocks (died 1761), married firstly William Lygon (died 1716), secondly Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, Lord Chancellor John Cocks (died 1771), father of Charles Cocks, 1st Baron Somers Catherine Cocks (died 1705), married James Harris James Cocks (died 1750) Elizabeth Cocks

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Important facts

Born
1646
Birth century
17th century
Died
1727
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Great Britain
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1690-95 Parliament, Member of the 1695-98 Parliament, Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Cocks?

English Member of Parliament (1646-c1727)

When was Charles Cocks born?

Charles Cocks was born in 1646.

When did Charles Cocks die?

Charles Cocks died in 1727.

What was Charles Cocks's occupation?

Charles Cocks was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Cocks?

Charles Cocks was English and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Cocks

· Wikidata: Q40476901

· DBpedia: Charles Cocks (1646–1727)

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