William Cooke (died 1589) facts for kids
William Cooke (died 14 May 1589) was an English politician who served in the Parliament of England.
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Who Was William Cooke?
William Cooke was an important figure in English politics during the 1500s. He was known for being a Member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for the country.
His Family Background
William Cooke was the son of Sir Anthony Cooke, a well-known scholar and tutor to King Edward VI. His mother was Anne Fitzwilliam. The family lived at Gidea Hall in Essex, England.
His Time in Parliament
William Cooke became a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. This was a big responsibility, as MPs represented different areas of England and voted on important issues.
- He was an MP for Stamford in 1559.
- He also served as an MP for Grantham in 1563.
His Marriage and Children
William Cooke married Frances Grey. Her father was Lord John Grey of Pirgo. William and Frances had a large family with four sons and three daughters. Some of their children also became important figures:
- One of their sons was Sir Richard Cooke, who later became the Secretary of State for Ireland.
- Another son, also named William Cooke, lived in Highnam, Gloucestershire. He married Joyce Lucy, whose grandfather was Sir Thomas Lucy of Charlecote.
