John Cocke (disambiguation)
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John Cocke may refer to:
- John CockeJohn CockeJohn Cocke was an American computer scientist recognized for his large contribution to computer architecture and optimizing compiler design. He is considered by many to be "the father of RISC architecture."...
(1925–2002), American computer scientist - John Alexander CockeJohn Alexander CockeJohn Alexander Cocke was an American politician who represented Tennessee as a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Brunswick, Nottoway County, Virginia in 1772. He moved with his parents to Tennessee, where he attended the public schools...
(1772–1854), American politician who represented Tennessee - John Hartwell Cocke IIJohn Hartwell CockeJohn Hartwell Cocke II was an American military officer, planter and businessman. During the War of 1812, Cocke was a brigadier general of the Virginia militia....
(1780–1866), American planter and brigadier general in the War of 1812War of 1812The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
See also
- CockeCockeCocke is a surname and may refer to:*Charles Lewis Cocke Professor of Physics at Kansas State University, winner of 2006 Davisson-Germer Prize*James Cocke, mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia in the eighteenth century...
- John Cox (disambiguation)
- John Gilbert "Jack" CockJack CockJohn Gilbert "Jack" Cock DCM MM was an English footballer who played for various English club sides as a striker. He also had the distinction of being the first Cornishman to play for the England national team, a decorated World War I soldier, and an actor...
(1893–1966), English footballer