ROOKE, GEORGE [SSNE 1131]

Surname

ROOKE

First name

GEORGE

Title/rank

ADMIRAL

Nationality

ENGLISH

Region

Social status

GENTRY

Education

Religion

Text source

British Museum, Add. MSS. 28125. DNB Listed as an admiral who in 1700 supported King Karl XII against Denmark. Admiral Rooke (1650-1709) is best known for his role as commander of the fleet sent to the Baltic to aid Sweden's action against Denmark-Norway.

Service record

STUART KINGDOMS, SWEDEN

Arrived 1700-01-01

Departed 1700-12-31

Capacity OFFICER, purpose NAVAL