Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak
Sir Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, GCMG (Charles Anthoni Johnson Brooke; 3 June 1829 – 17 May 1917), born Charles Anthoni Johnson, ruled as the head of state of Raj of Sarawak from 3 August 1868 until his death. He succeeded his uncle, James Brooke, as the second White Rajah.
| Charles Brooke | |||||
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| Rajah of Sarawak | |||||
| Reign | 3 August 1868 – 17 May 1917 | ||||
| Predecessor | James Brooke | ||||
| Successor | Charles Vyner Brooke | ||||
| Born | Charles Anthoni Johnson 3 June 1829 Berrow Vicarage, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England | ||||
| Died | 17 May 1917 (aged 87) Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England | ||||
| Burial | St Leonard's Church, Sheepstor on Dartmoor | ||||
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| Issue | with Dayang Mastiah:
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| Dynasty | Brooke Dynasty | ||||
| Father | Francis Johnson | ||||
| Mother | Emma Johnson | ||||
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| Allegiance | British Empire | ||||
| Branch/service | Royal Navy | ||||
| Years of service | 1842–1856 | ||||
| Rank | Lieutenant | ||||
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