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3 unusual facts about Mildred Cooke


Mildred Cooke

Another daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1564, and married William Wentworth, but both she and her husband died shortly afterwards without issue.

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In 1563 a third son was born, Robert, who succeeded his father at court and was created Earl of Salisbury by James I.

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At her head are her three granddaughters, Elizabeth de Vere, Bridget de Vere, and Susan de Vere, and at her feet her only son, Robert Cecil.



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