George Rooke

Summary

George Rooke is a human^[1]. He was born in Canterbury^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1650^[3]. He passed away in Canterbury^[4]. He died on January 24, 1709^[5]. He worked as a naval officer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• George Rooke was born in Canterbury^[2].
• George Rooke died in Canterbury^[4].
• George Rooke was born on January 1, 1650^[3].
• George Rooke died on January 24, 1709^[5].
• George Rooke died on January 1, 1709^[9].
• Among George Rooke's spouses was Catharine Knatchbull^[10].
• George Rooke held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[11].
• George Rooke worked as a naval officer^[6].
• George Rooke's professions included politician^[7].
• George Rooke held the position of Governor of Gibraltar^[12].
• George Rooke held the position of First Sea Lord^[13].
• George Rooke held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[14].
• George Rooke held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain^[15].
• George Rooke held the position of Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament^[16].
• George Rooke received the Knight Bachelor^[17].
• George Rooke is recorded as male^[18].
• George Rooke's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• George Rooke's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor^[20].
• George Rooke's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy^[21].
• George Rooke's Commons category is recorded as George Rooke^[22].
• George Rooke's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral of the Fleet^[23].
• George Rooke's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral^[24].
• George Rooke's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain^[25].
• George Rooke's military, police or special rank is recorded as Rear-Admiral of the Blue^[26].
• George Rooke's military, police or special rank is recorded as Rear-Admiral of the Red^[27].

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Origins and Family

George Rooke was born in Canterbury^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1650^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer^[6] and politician^[7]. Positions held include Governor of Gibraltar^[12], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1704^[30]; First Sea Lord^[13], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1904^[33]; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[14]; member of the 1st Parliament of Great Britain^[15]; and Member of the 1698-1700 Parliament^[16].

Recognition

George Rooke received the Knight Bachelor^[17].

Personal Life

Among George Rooke's spouses was Catharine Knatchbull^[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 24, 1709^[5] and January 1, 1709^[9]. George Rooke died in Canterbury^[4].

Why It Matters

George Rooke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

FAQs

Where was George Rooke born?

George Rooke was born in Canterbury^[2].

Where did George Rooke die?

George Rooke died in Canterbury^[4].

Who was George Rooke married to?

George Rooke's spouses include Catharine Knatchbull^[10].

What did George Rooke do for work?

George Rooke worked as naval officer^[6] and politician^[7].

What awards did George Rooke receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor^[17].