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George Brooke, 9th Baron Cobham
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George Brooke, 9th Baron Cobham, portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger
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| Born | c. 1497 |
| Died | 29 September 1558 (around age 61) |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Braye |
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William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham Sir Henry Brooke Elisabeth Brooke, Marchioness of Northampton |
| Father | Thomas Brooke, 8th Baron Cobham |
| Mother | Dorothy Heydon |
George Brooke, 9th Baron Cobham (born around 1497 – died 29 September 1558) was an important English nobleman and soldier. He was a peer in the House of Lords and held the title of Baron Cobham. He also owned the Manor of Cobham, Kent and Cooling Castle. George Brooke was involved in the political changes that happened after King Henry VIII passed away. He was also a Knight of the Order of the Garter.
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Family Background
George Brooke was the oldest surviving son of Thomas Brooke, 8th Baron Cobham. His mother was Dorothy Heydon. Her father was Sir Henry Heydon. Dorothy's mother, Anne Boleyn, was a cousin to King Henry VIII's second wife, also named Anne Boleyn.
His grandparents on his father's side were John Brooke, 7th Baron Cobham and Margaret Neville. Margaret was the daughter of Edward Neville, 3rd Baron Bergavenny.
Early Life and Military Service
When he was young, George Brooke traveled with his father to France. They attended the wedding of Princess Mary, King Henry VIII's sister, to King Louis XII of France.
In the 1520s, he returned to France. He fought bravely in battles near Calais. In July 1523, after the town of Morlaix was captured, he was made a Knight. In November 1529, he inherited his father's title and became the 9th Baron Cobham.
Political Roles and Royal Connections
In 1536, George Brooke was one of the 27 noblemen present at the trial of Queen Anne Boleyn. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, he gained ownership of many lands that used to belong to monasteries. He also served as a Justice of the Peace in Kent, helping to maintain law and order.
In 1544, he held a high position in the English army that invaded Scotland. Later that year, he was put in charge of Calais, which was an important English territory in France. On April 24, 1549, he was honored as a Knight of the Garter.
George Brooke's family had some notable connections and events. His daughter, Elisabeth Brooke, Marchioness of Northampton, married William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton. Their marriage was confirmed as valid during the reign of Elizabeth I.
In 1550, George Brooke left his post in Calais. On May 23, he became a member of the Privy Council for King Edward VI.
Later Life and Challenges
After King Edward VI died, George Brooke supported John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland's attempt to make Lady Jane Grey queen. However, Queen Mary I pardoned him.
Later, he faced suspicion again. His nephew, Sir Thomas Wyatt the younger, led a Protestant uprising known as Wyatt's Rebellion. This rebellion caused problems for the whole family. During the rebellion, Wyatt's forces surrounded Lord Cobham at Cooling Castle. Although Cobham said he resisted, he was later accused of being involved. He was briefly held in the Tower of London.
The next year, in 1555, he welcomed Cardinal Pole, a representative of the Pope, to England at Cooling Castle. After this, Lord Cobham mostly focused on local matters in Kent.
Marriage and Children
Around 1517, George Brooke married Anne Braye at Eaton Bray in Bedfordshire. Anne was the eldest daughter of Edmund Braye, 1st Baron Braye. George and Anne had a large family with ten sons and four daughters.
Sons
- William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham (1527–1597): He was the eldest son and inherited his father's title. He married twice and had several children.
- George Brooke (1533–1570): He married Christiana Duke and had two sons, Duke and Peter.
- Thomas Brooke (1533–1578): Also known as "Thomas Cobham," he was a Member of Parliament.
- John Brooke (1535–1594): Also known as "John Cobham," he married Lady Alice Norton.
- Sir Henry Brooke (1537 or 1538 – around 1591 or 1592): He married Anne Sutton and had children, including John Brooke, 1st Baron Cobham.
Daughters
- Dorothy Brooke (born 1518).
- Elisabeth Brooke (1526–1565): She married William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton. She was buried in St Paul's Cathedral in City of London.
- Catherine Brooke (born around 1527): She married John Jerningham and had children.
Death and Burial
George Brooke passed away on September 29, 1558. His wife, Anne Bray, died soon after him. They were both buried in the main part of St Mary Magdalene's Church in Cobham. His eldest son, William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham, inherited his title.
