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Denis Rooke
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British businessman (1924-2008)
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Denis Eric Rooke was a British engineer and businessperson. Born in New Cross on 2 April 1924, he was educated at University College London. He served in the British Army during World War II. Rooke died in Abbey Wood on 2 September 2008.
His professional achievements included receiving the Rumford Medal and the James Watt International Medal. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and became a Fellow of the Royal Society. The Royal Society collection recognizes his contributions. He was a citizen of the United Kingdom and spoke English.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Denis
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- New Cross
- Place of death
- Abbey Wood
- Occupation
- businessperson
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military branch
- British Army
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- date of death
- 2008-09-02
- date of birth
- 1924-04-02
- member of
- Royal Society
- birth name
- Denis Eric Rooke
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