James Rooke
English general in the British Army, and a politician
About James Rooke
Lived 1742 – 1805 (aged 62–63). James Rooke was a British politician and military officer.
General James Rooke ( – 4 October 1805) was an English general in the British Army and a politician.
Early life He was the only son of Major James Rooke and his wife, Jane, daughter and heiress of Tracy Catchmay of Bigsweir House, Monmouthshire.
Career Rooke joined the army in 1759, and by 1779 was a Lieutenant-Colonel of the 14th Foot. He was promoted colonel in 1780, major-general in 1787 and served as colonel commandant of the 4th Battalion, 60th (Royal American) Regiment of Foot from 1788 to 1796.
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Monmouthshire from 1785 until his death.
Rooke died at age 63 and was buried in St Briavels, Gloucestershire in 1805.
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English general in the British Army, and a politician
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James Rooke was born in 1742.
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James Rooke died on 4 October 1805.
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James Rooke was a politician and military officer.
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