Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke

British soldier, breeder of racehorses and orchid breeder
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Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke

Summary

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke is a human[1]. He was born on June 21, 1872[2]. He died on June 11, 1964[3]. He worked as a horse breeder[4], plant breeder[5], and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke was born on June 21, 1872[2].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke died on June 11, 1964[3].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's father was Sir William Cooke, 9th Baronet[8].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's mother was Blanche Feilden[9].
  • Among Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's spouses was Lady Mildred Denison[10].
  • Among Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's spouses was Margaret Ross[11].
  • A child of Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke was William Cooke[12].
  • A child of Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke was Sir Charles Arthur John Cooke, 11th Bt.[13].
  • A child of Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke was Elizabeth Cooke[14].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's professions included horse breeder[4].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's professions included plant breeder[5].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke held the position of High Sheriff of Yorkshire[15].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke is recorded as male[16].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's noble title is recorded as baronet[18].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's noble title is recorded as Cooke baronets[19].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's military branch is recorded as Army Reserve[20].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[21].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[22].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's residence is recorded as Wheatley[23].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's family name is recorded as Cooke[24].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's given name is recorded as Henry[26].
  • Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke was born on June 21, 1872[2]. His father was Sir William Cooke, 9th Baronet[8]. His mother was Blanche Feilden[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include horse breeder[4], plant breeder[5], and military personnel[6]. Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke held the position of High Sheriff of Yorkshire[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Mildred Denison[10] and Margaret Ross[11]. Children include William Cooke[12], 1903–1950[28]; Sir Charles Arthur John Cooke, 11th Bt.[13], 1905–1978[29]; and Elizabeth Cooke[14].

Death and Burial

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke died on June 11, 1964[3].

Why It Matters

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Who were Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's parents?

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's father was Sir William Cooke, 9th Baronet[8]. Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's mother was Blanche Feilden[9].

Who was Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke married to?

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke's spouses include Lady Mildred Denison[10] and Margaret Ross[11].

What did Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke do for work?

Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke worked as horse breeder[4], plant breeder[5], and military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . The London Gazette 27534. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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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    Position held High Sheriff of Yorkshire
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