Basil Brooke

Royal Navy admiral (1895-1983)
Person human Q4867127
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Basil Brooke

Summary

Basil Brooke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Byfield[2]. He was born on April 6, 1895[3]. He died in Saffron Walden[4]. He died on January 20, 1983[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Byfield[2], Basil Brooke…
  • Basil Brooke passed away in Saffron Walden[4].
  • Basil Brooke was born on April 6, 1895[3].
  • Basil Brooke died on January 20, 1983[5].
  • Basil Brooke's father was John Charles Evelyn Hope Brooke[8].
  • Basil Brooke's mother was Violet Mary Barrington[9].
  • Basil Brooke was married to Nora Evelyn Toppin[10].
  • A child of Basil Brooke was Peter Barrington Brooke[11].
  • A child of Basil Brooke was Isabel Ann Brooke[12].
  • A child of Basil Brooke was Julian Hope Brooke[13].
  • A child of Basil Brooke was Jenifer Brooke[14].
  • Basil Brooke held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Basil Brooke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Basil Brooke's professions included cricketer[6].
  • Basil Brooke was educated at Malvern College[17].
  • Basil Brooke received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Basil Brooke received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • Basil Brooke is recorded as male[20].
  • Basil Brooke's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Basil Brooke's member of sports team is recorded as Royal Navy Cricket Club[22].
  • Basil Brooke's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[23].
  • Basil Brooke's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[24].
  • Basil Brooke was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Basil Brooke was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Basil Brooke's sport is recorded as cricket[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil Brooke was born in Byfield[2]. He was born on April 6, 1895[3]. His father was John Charles Evelyn Hope Brooke[8]. His mother was Violet Mary Barrington[9].

Education

Basil Brooke was educated at Malvern College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Basil Brooke worked as a cricketer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1815[32].

Personal Life

Among Basil Brooke's spouses was Nora Evelyn Toppin[10]. Children include Peter Barrington Brooke[11], 1926–1998[33]; Isabel Ann Brooke[12]; Julian Hope Brooke[13]; and Jenifer Brooke[14], b. 1932[34].

Death and Burial

Basil Brooke died on January 20, 1983[5]. He died in Saffron Walden[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Brooke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Basil Brooke born?

Basil Brooke's place of birth was Byfield[2].

Where did Basil Brooke die?

Basil Brooke passed away in Saffron Walden[4].

Who were Basil Brooke's parents?

Basil Brooke's father was John Charles Evelyn Hope Brooke[8]. Basil Brooke's mother was Violet Mary Barrington[9].

Who was Basil Brooke married to?

Basil Brooke's spouses include Nora Evelyn Toppin[10].

What did Basil Brooke do for work?

Basil Brooke worked as cricketer[6].

Where did Basil Brooke go to school?

Basil Brooke was educated at Malvern College[17].

What awards did Basil Brooke receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18] and Companion of the Order of the Bath[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank vice admiral
    Given name Basil
    Member of sports team Royal Navy Cricket Club
    Spouse Nora Evelyn Toppin
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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