George Rooke
Admiral
Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Rooke was an English naval officer. As a junior officer he saw action at the Battle of Solebay and again at the Battle of Schooneveld during the Third Anglo-Dutch War. Wikipedia
Born: 1650, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Died: January 24, 1709 (age 59 years), Canterbury, United Kingdom
Books: The Life and Glorious Actions of the Right Honourable Sir G. Rook, The journal of Sir George Rooke, admiral of the fleet, 1700-1702, A Review of the Late Engagement at Sea: Being a Collection of Private Letters, Never Before Printed, (one of Them from Sir Cloudesly Shovell.) Containing, The Truest and Most Authentick Accounts: With Some Remarks on the Conduct of Our Admirals, Particularly Sir G. R., and more
Partner: Catharine Knatchbull
Buried: St Paul's Church, Canterbury
Years of service: 1672–1705