Family and Education
b. c.1391, s. and h. of Sir Thomas Brooke† (c.1355-1418), of Holditch and Weycroft, by Joan (d.1437), da. and coh. of Simon Hanham of Glos., wid. of Robert Cheddar of Bristol; half-bro. of Richard Cheddar*. m. Cooling castle, Kent between 5 Apr. and 11 May 1410, Joan (c.1404-24 Nov. 1442), da. of Sir Reynold Braybrooke† (d.1405) of Cooling castle and o. surv. da. and h. of Joan de la Pole (d.1434), suo jure Lady Cobham, 10s. inc. Sir Edward*, 4da. Kntd. between May and Oct. 1418; jure uxoris Lord Cobham aft. 13 Jan. 1434.
Offices Held
Attestor, parlty. elections, Som. 1421 (Dec.), 1429.
Commr. Cornw., Devon, Dorset, Som. June 1421 – Dec. 1431.
J.p. Som. 12 Feb. 1422–33, Devon 20 July 1431 – d.
Sheriff, Devon 6 Nov. 1424 – 15 Jan. 1426.
Tax assessor, Devon Jan. 1436.
Main residences: Holditch; Weycroft, Devon.
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Commons 1422-1461
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Oxford 1644
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