Stephenson Family Tree » William Cooke (1456-1497)

Personal data William Cooke 

  • He was born in the year 1456 in Gidea Hall, Essex, England.
  • He died on June 17, 1497, he was 41 years old.
  • He is buried in the year 1500 in Arkesden, Essex, England.
  • This information was last updated on October 19, 2023.

Household of William Cooke

He has/had a relationship with Elizabeth Bourchier.

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Historical events

Day of death June 17, 1497

  • Graaf Filips II de Schone (Oostenrijks Huis) was from 1494 till 1506 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Graafschap Holland)
  • In the year 1497: Source: Wikipedia
    • February 7 » In Florence, Italy, supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burn cosmetics, art, and books, in a "Bonfire of the vanities".
    • May 10 » Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World.
    • May 20 » John Cabot sets sail from Bristol, England, on his ship Matthew looking for a route to the west (other documents give a May 2 date).
    • June 17 » Battle of Deptford Bridge: Forces under King Henry VII defeat troops led by Michael An Gof.
    • July 8 » Vasco da Gama sets sail on the first direct European voyage to India.
    • December 16 » Vasco da Gama passes the Great Fish River, where Bartolomeu Dias had previously turned back to Portugal.


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