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Samuel Luke

1603 – 1670

English politician

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About Samuel Luke

Lived 1603 – 1670 (aged 66–67). Samuel Luke was a politician.

Sir Samuel Luke (21 March 1603 – 30 August 1670) sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1653 and in 1660, and was an officer in the Parliamentary army during the English Civil War.

Life Luke was born 21 March 1603 and baptised at six days old in Southill, Bedfordshire.

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Important facts

Born

21 March 1603

Birth century

17th century

Died

1670

Occupation

Politician

Education

Eton College

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the April 1660 Parliament, Member of the 1642-48 Parliament

Awards

Knight Bachelor

Also known as

Sir Samuel Luke

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Samuel Luke's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Luke?

English politician

When was Samuel Luke born?

Samuel Luke was born on 21 March 1603.

When did Samuel Luke die?

Samuel Luke died in 1670.

What was Samuel Luke's occupation?

Samuel Luke was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Luke

· Wikidata: Q7412057

· DBpedia: Samuel Luke

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Luke. https://biography.guide/samuel-luke/

MLA: "Samuel Luke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samuel-luke/.

Chicago: "Samuel Luke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/samuel-luke/.

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