Noah Cooke (born 8 March 1831) was an English poet known as "The Weaver Poet". He was born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, the son of a journeyman weaver. Cooke followed his father into the weaving industry, and he eventually became a carpet weaver in his home town. At the time, about half of the town's population was connected with the carpet industry. He was also involved in the local trade union.
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8 March 1831 (age 194)
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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