William Cooke (died 1703)

[1][2] His mother was the daughter of Sir Miles Fleetwood of Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, Receiver of the Court of Wards, and his wife Ann Luke.

[2] His father's political affiliations drew the ire of the Royalists during the English Civil War.

[2] After the civil war ended, William Cooke began rebuilding Highnam Court, which had been demolished in the attacks.

[7] While its architect is unknown, it is believed that it was designed by Inigo Jones or his student, Francis Carter.

His second term started in November 1688, following the resignation of the Roman Catholic mayor, and continued until the following year.

[2][8][12] William Cooke was elected to the House of Commons, as Member of Parliament for Gloucester, and served from March 1679 to July 1679 and, again, from 1689 to 1695.