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About George Tooke
George Tooke (1595–1675) was an English soldier and writer. He took part in the unsuccessful expedition under Sir Edward Cecil against Cadiz in 1628, and wrote an account of the undertaking, The History of Cales Parsion, 1652, in prose and verse. Tooke returned from the expedition in poor health, and was compelled to retire from the military service. He resided on his estate of Popes, in Hertfordshire, and was intimate with Selden and Hales. He was the author also of The Legend of Brita-mart, 1646, and other works.
Everything about George Tooke →- Occupation
- military officer, writer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- 1595
- Died
- 1675