About John Brooke
Lived 1535 – 1594 (aged 58–59). John Brooke was an English politician.
John Brooke alias Cobham (1535–1594) was an English politician.
He was the son of George Brooke, 9th Baron Cobham. He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Queenborough in 1571, 1572, 1584 and 1593. Four of his brothers also served in Parliament, including William, later 10th Baron Cobham, and Henry, who served as ambassador to France.
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Who was John Brooke?
English politician, died 1594
When was John Brooke born?
John Brooke was born in 1535.
When did John Brooke die?
John Brooke died in 1594.
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John Brooke was a politician.
What nationality was John Brooke?
John Brooke was English.
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· DBpedia: John Brooke alias Cobham
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