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Edward Charles Cocks
Edward Charles Cocks (27 July 1786 – 8 October 1812) was a British Army officer and politician. He served in Spain with Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular War and was killed at the Siege of Burgos Life Cocks was the eldest son of John Cocks, 1st Earl Somers, he was Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), Member of Parliament for Reigate (UK Parliament constituency), Reigate from 1806 to 1812. From December 1808 until 1812 he served in the Peninsular War, where alongside his regular duties, he worked as an 'observing officer'. These were officers who were tasked with probing deep behind the enemy lines to collect information on the enemy. He died, with the rank of Major (rank), Major, leading his men in an attempt to storm a breach at the Siege of Burgos. He was a great favourite of his commander Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington, who admired him for his bravery and sharp perception and who took ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastnor Castle
Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Herefordshire, is a 19th-century mock castle. Eastnor was built for John Cocks, 1st Earl Somers, who employed Robert Smirke, later the main architect of the British Museum. The castle was built between 1811 and 1820. Major schemes of interior decoration were carried out by A.W.N. Pugin in 1849–1850. Eastnor remains a private home, and is currently the residence of James Hervey-Bathurst, the grandson of Arthur Somers-Cocks, 6th Baron Somers. It is a Grade I listed building. The surrounding gardens and parkland are designated Grade II*. The castle is open to tours by the public on certain months of the year; it is also a wedding venue. History The estate was established in the late 16th century when the Cocks family purchased land in the area. Subsequent marriages into the Somers and Nash families helped provide the wealth and substance necessary to build the present imposing building, designed to look like one of the medieval castles guarding the Wels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
