John Cook
English regicide, born 1608
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Summary
John Cook was born on October 16, 1608[1], in Leicestershire[2]. He died on October 16, 1660[3], in Tyburn[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5], politician[6], and jurist[7].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Wikidata item[8]
- Position held: Solicitor General for England and Wales[9]
- Educated at: Wadham College[10]
- Member of: Gray's Inn[11], list of regicides of King Charles I[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Cause of death: hanged, drawn, quartered and decapitated[14]
- Family name: Cook[15]
- Given name: John[16]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[18]
- Different from: John Cooke[19]
- P14608: 130484881[20]
FAQs
Where was John Cook born?
John Cook was born in Leicestershire[2].
Where did John Cook die?
John Cook died in Tyburn[4].
Who was John Cook married to?
John Cook's spouses include Q141901321[8].
What did John Cook do for work?
John Cook worked as a lawyer[5], politician[6], and jurist[7].
Where did John Cook go to school?
John Cook was educated at Wadham College[10].