Thomas Charles Byde Rooke

Thomas Charles Byde Rooke
Born(1806-05-18)18 May 1806
Hertfordshire, England
Died28 November 1858(1858-11-28) (aged 52)
Resting placeMauna ʻAla Royal Mausoleum[1]
OccupationPhysician
SpouseGrace Kamaʻikuʻi Young
ChildrenEmma (hānai)
Parent(s)Thomas Rooke
Sarah Paillet Draper

Thomas Charles Byde Rooke (18 May 1806 – 28 November 1858) was an English physician who married into the royal family of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He built a mansion called the Rooke House in Honolulu that became popular with political and social leaders of the Kingdom.

  1. ^ Thomas G. Thrum (1904). "Kamehameha Tomb". All about Hawaii: The recognized book of authentic information on Hawaii. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. p. 180.