VENN: Matric. pens. from ST JOHN'S, Michs. 1588. S. of Richard, of Trusley, Derbs. B. at Pinxton Hall, Notts. B.A. 1592-3; M.A. 1596; D.D. 1630. Fellow of Pembroke, 1597. Taxor, 1605. Ord. deacon and priest (Ely) Nov. 30, 1602. R. of Bygrave, Herts., 1608-36. Preb. of St Paul's, 1626. Bishop of Bristol, 1633. Bishop of Hereford, 1636. Ejected and imprisoned. Died at Quedgley, Gloucs., Dec. 10, 1646; buried at Eardisley, Herefs [parish in which he held manor]; M.I. Hereford cathedral; Brother of John (1576) and of Philip (1587, and perhaps of Thomas (1582); See DNB; FMG 571.
Father of Richard (CCED ID 169967), of John (CCED ID 169963) and of William (CCED ID 169966)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602 | Ordi(ordination) | Cooke, George | / | deacon | View |
| 1602 | Ordi(ordination) | Cooke, George | / | priest | View |
| 1602 | Ordi(ordination) | Coke, Georgius | / | deacon | View |
| 1602 | Ordi(ordination) | Coke, Georgius | / | priest | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Admission) | Cooke, Georgius | Lincoln Diocese / | Preacher | View |
| 1607 | Appt(Institution) | Cooke, Georgius | Bigrave / | Rector | View |
| 1608 | Appt(Licensing) | Cooke, George | Bigrave / | Preacher | View |
| 1608 | Appt(Institution) | Cooke, Georgius | Bigrave / | Rector | View |
| 1608 | Appt(Institution) | Cooke, Georgius | Bigrave / | Rector | View |
| 1608 | Appt(Institution) | Cooke, George | Bigrave / | Rector | View |
| 1608 | Appt(Institution) | Cooke, Georgius | Bigrave / | Rector | View |
| 1614 | Libc | Cooke, George | Bigrave / | Rector | View |
| 1632 | Disp(Dispensation) | Coke, Georg | Bristol / | Bishop | View |
| 1632 | Disp-App | Coke, Georg | St Paul's Cathedral / Finsbury prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1632 | Disp-App | Coke, Georg | Bigrave / | Rector | View |
| 1633 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Coke, Georgius | Bristol / | Bishop | View |
| 1633 | Appt(consecration) | Coke, Georgius | Bristol / | Bishop | View |
| 1635 | Appt(Institution) | Bristol, George | Mayden Nuton / | Rector | View |
| 1635 | Appt(Institution) | Bristol, George | Mayden Newton / | Rector | View |
| 1636 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Coke, Georgius | Hereford / | Bishop | View |