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William Brooke

1565 – 1597

(1565-97) of Cobham Hall; later of Newington, Kent

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About William Brooke

Lived 1565 – 1597 (aged 31–32). William Brooke was a politician and soldier.

William Brooke alias Cobham (1565-1597), of Cobham Hall; later of Newington, Kent, was an English Member of Parliament (MP).

He was a Member of the Parliament of England for Rochester in 1584 and 1586 and for Kent in 1587.

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Important facts

Born

1565

Birth century

16th century

Died

1597

Occupation

Politician, soldier

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1584-85 Parliament, Member of the 1586-87 Parliament, Member of the 1597-98 Parliament

Also known as

William Cobham, William Brooke alias Cobham

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Brooke's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Brooke?

(1565-97) of Cobham Hall; later of Newington, Kent

When was William Brooke born?

William Brooke was born in 1565.

When did William Brooke die?

William Brooke died in 1597.

What was William Brooke's occupation?

William Brooke was a politician and soldier.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Brooke

· Wikidata: Q54556644

· DBpedia: William Brooke (MP, died 1597)

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