Henry David Cooke (November 23, 1825 – February 24, 1881) was an American financier, journalist, railroad executive, and politician. He was the younger brother of Philadelphia financier Jay Cooke. A member of the Republican political machine in post-Civil War Washington, D.C., Cooke was appointed first territorial governor of the District of Columbia by Ulysses S. Grant.
- Occupation
- journalist, politician, businessperson
- Position held
- Mayor of the District of Columbia
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 23, 1825
- Died
