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Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke

1872 – 1964

British soldier, breeder of racehorses and orchid breeder

Horse breederPlant breederMilitary personnel

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About Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke

Lived 1872 – 1964 (aged 91). Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke was a horse breeder, plant breeder and military personnel.

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke, 10th Baronet (21 June 1872 – 11 June 1964) was a soldier, breeder of racehorses and orchid breeder.

He served as a lieutenant the East Kent Regiment and the Yorkshire Dragoons and held the office of High Sheriff of Yorkshire for 1903-1904. Part of his collection was moved to the Quinta da Boa Vista on Madeira by his daughter while remainder became known as Wyld Court Orchids, which in turn become the Living Rainforest park.

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Important facts

Born

21 June 1872

Birth century

19th century

Died

11 June 1964

Occupation

Horse breeder, plant breeder, military personnel

Positions held

High Sheriff of Yorkshire

Also known as

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke, 10th Bt., William Cooke, William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke

People in Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

William Henry

1859 – 1928

Swimmer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld

1832 – 1901

Historian of cartography

Frequently asked questions

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British soldier, breeder of racehorses and orchid breeder

When was Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke born?

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke was born on 21 June 1872.

When did Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke die?

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke died on 11 June 1964.

What was Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's occupation?

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke was a horse breeder, plant breeder and military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke

· Wikidata: Q75622364

· DBpedia: Sir William Cooke, 10th Baronet

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