Roger Gresham Cooke (26 January 1907 – 22 February 1970), usually known as Gresham Cooke, was a British Conservative Party politician. He was the son of Arthur Cooke,[1] senior surgeon to Addenbrooke's Hospital.[2] A brother was Nicholas Gresham Cooke.
Early life
editCooke joined the British Road Federation as secretary in 1935, later becoming Chairman of its Highways Committee.[3] After the war, in 1946, he was appointed director of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, a representational role which he held during a difficult period for the UK's economy and motor industry until 1955.[3]
Political career
editCooke was Member of Parliament for Twickenham from 1955 until his death aged 63 in 1970. No by-election was held after his death, as the 1970 general election followed only four months later, in which Toby Jessel was elected as Cooke's successor.
Personal life
editCooke married Rosalie Anne, daughter of J.R.H. Pinckney in 1934.[4][5] His grandson is the journalist and environmental activist George Monbiot.
Other activities
editA few days before he died Cooke was lobbying for Britain's motor racing achievements to be commemorated through a special issue of postage stamps.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Marriages", The Times, 19 July 1934, pg. 17
- ^ "Obituaries", The Times, 15 March 1933, pg. 16
- ^ a b c Charles Bulmer, ed. (7 March 1970). "News: Obituary Mr Roger Gresham Cooke". Motor. No. 3, 533. p. 62.
- ^ "Marriages", The Times, 3 September 1934, pg. 15
- ^ Times Online.Obituary: Canon Hereward Cooke. Times Online. 7 January 2010.
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