George Cock

English merchant and friend of Samuel Pepys; (1615-1679)
Person human Q18527323
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George Cock

Summary

George Cock is a human[1]. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on January 1, 1615[3]. He died in St Clement Danes[4]. He died on 1679[5]. He worked as a merchant[6] and soldier[7].

Key Facts

  • George Cock was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
  • George Cock died in St Clement Danes[4].
  • George Cock was born on January 1, 1615[3].
  • George Cock died on 1679[5].
  • George Cock held citizenship in Kingdom of England[8].
  • George Cock worked as a merchant[6].
  • George Cock worked as a soldier[7].
  • George Cock was a member of Royal Society[9].
  • George Cock is recorded as male[10].
  • George Cock's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • George Cock was part of the conflict English Civil War[12].
  • George Cock's family name is recorded as Cock[13].
  • George Cock's given name is recorded as George[14].
  • George Cock's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • George Cock's date of baptism is recorded as 1615[16].

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Origins and Family

George Cock's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on January 1, 1615[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[6] and soldier[7].

Death and Burial

George Cock died on 1679[5]. He died in St Clement Danes[4].

FAQs

Where was George Cock born?

George Cock's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].

Where did George Cock die?

George Cock passed away in St Clement Danes[4].

What did George Cock do for work?

George Cock worked as merchant[6] and soldier[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . catalogues.royalsociety.org. catalogues.royalsociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Participated in conflict English Civil War
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 5761
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