Anne Brooke
Baroness Cobham, English noble
Born
March 21st, 1501
524 years ago
Died
1558
467 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Born in 1501, served as Baroness Cobham, a title held in the Peerage of England. The role included significant involvement in the political landscape of the Tudor period. A prominent figure in the court of Henry VIII, contributed to noble advancements and alliances through marriage and patronage.
Served as Baroness Cobham
Involved in Tudor court politics
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