John Talbot Coke, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Talbot Coke
British Army general
Date of Birth: 07-Dec-1841
Date of Death: 02-Jun-1912
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About John Talbot Coke
- Major-General John Talbot Coke (1841–1912) of Trusley in South Derbyshire was a British Army officer that served in the 25th Foot (King's Own Scottish Borderers) between 1859 and 1901.
- He wrote a family history book called "Coke of Trusley, in the County of Derby, and Branches Therefrom; a Family History" which was published in 1880.
- He was a Brigade Commander during the Second Boer War having a prominent role in the battles of Spion Kop and the Tugela Heights during the relief of Ladysmith.
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