Thomas Brooke Jr.
American judge, planter and politician (1659/1660–1731)
Biography
Colonel Thomas Brooke Jr. (c. 1659 or 1660 – January 7, 1731) was a Maryland judge, planter, and politician who served as acting colonial governor of Maryland for five months in 1720. He was the son of Major Thomas Brooke Sr. and the paternal grandson of Robert Brooke Sr., who also served as acting colonial governor.
In 1720, he was elected President of the Governor's Council, (upper house of the colonial Maryland General Assembly) and acting (12th), Governor of Maryland from the departure of 11th Gov. John Hart until the arrival of Charles Calvert, fifth Lord Baltimore. Brooke Jr. was replaced as the 14th governor by Captain Charles Calvert, cousin of the Lord Baltimore, and a Calvert family loyalist.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Colonial Governor of Maryland
Family
- Children
- Thomas BrookeMary BrookePriscilla GanttSarah BrookeElizabeth BeallJane Contee
- Parents
- Thomas Brooke, Sr.Eleanor Hatton
Quick answers about Thomas Brooke Jr.
- How old was Thomas Brooke Jr.?
- Thomas Brooke Jr. died on January 7, 1731 at the age of 72.
- Where was Thomas Brooke Jr. born?
- Thomas Brooke Jr. was born in Province of Maryland.
- What is Thomas Brooke Jr.'s nationality?
- Thomas Brooke Jr. is a citizen of United States.
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- Thomas Brooke Jr. is known as lawyer.
- How many children did Thomas Brooke Jr. have?
- Wikidata lists 6 children of Thomas Brooke Jr..
