William Brooke

(1565-97) of Cobham Hall; later of Newington, Kent
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William Brooke

Summary

William Brooke is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1565[2]. He died on December 1597[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and soldier[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • William Brooke was born on January 1, 1565[2].
  • William Brooke died on December 1597[3].
  • William Brooke died on January 1, 1597[7].
  • William Brooke's father was William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham[8].
  • William Brooke's professions included politician[4].
  • William Brooke worked as a soldier[5].
  • William Brooke held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[9].
  • William Brooke held the position of Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[10].
  • William Brooke held the position of Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[11].
  • William Brooke held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[12].
  • William Brooke is recorded as male[13].
  • William Brooke's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • The cause of death was duel[15].
  • William Brooke's family name is recorded as Brooke[16].
  • William Brooke's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Brooke's significant event is recorded as knighting[18].
  • William Brooke's sibling is recorded as Elizabeth Brooke[19].

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Origins and Family

William Brooke was born on January 1, 1565[2]. His father was he, 10th Baron Cobham[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and soldier[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[9], Member of the 1584-85 Parliament[10], Member of the 1586-87 Parliament[11], and Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 1597[3] and January 1, 1597[7]. The cause of death was duel[15].

Why It Matters

William Brooke is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Who were William Brooke's parents?

William Brooke's father was William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham[8].

What did William Brooke do for work?

William Brooke worked as politician[4] and soldier[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · MatSuBot bot · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → (1565-97) of Cobham Hall; later of Newington, Kent
    Position held → Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1584-85 Parliament, Member of the 1586-87 Parliament +1
    Given name → William
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