John Brooke (translator) facts for kids
John Brooke was an English writer and translator who lived a long time ago, in the 1500s. He was known for translating many religious books from French into English. This helped more people in England read important ideas that were first written in France.
About John Brooke
John Brooke was born in a village called Ashnext-Sandwich in England. His family owned a special house there called Brooke House.
He went to Trinity College, Cambridge, which is a famous university. He became a student there in 1546. He finished his studies and earned his first degree in 1553 or 1554.
John Brooke married a woman named Magdalen Stoddard from Mottingham. He passed away in 1582 and was buried in the church in Ash. He did not have any children.
What He Translated
John Brooke spent a lot of his life translating books. Here are some of the important works he translated from French into English:
- The Staffe of Christian Faith (1577): This book was about Christian beliefs. John Brooke translated it to help English readers understand these ideas.
- John Gardener, his confession of the Christian Faith (1578, 1583): This was another book about Christian faith, translated by Brooke.
- A Christian Discourse (1578): This was a religious discussion presented to a French prince. Brooke translated it for English readers.
- The Christian Disputations by Master Peter Viret (1579): This book contained religious arguments by Peter Viret. Brooke translated it and dedicated it to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
- Of Two Wonderful Popish Monsters (1579): This was a very interesting book! It described two strange "monsters" that people believed appeared in Europe. One was a "Popish Asse" found in Rome in 1496. The other was a "Moonkish Calfe" born in Germany in 1528. The book included pictures of these creatures. Famous thinkers like P. Melancthon and M. Luther wrote about them.
- A Faithful and Familiar Exposition upon the Prayer of our Lorde (1582): This book was written by Peter Viret as a conversation. It explained the Lord's Prayer. John Brooke translated it and dedicated it to a judge named Sir Roger Manwood.
