Charles Vyner Brooke

Sir Vyner Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, GCMG, full name Charles Vyner de Windt Brooke (26 September 1874 – 9 May 1963) was the third and last White Rajah of the Raj of Sarawak.

Vyner Brooke
Rajah of Sarawak
Reign24 May 1917 – 1 July 1946 (3rd Rajah)
PredecessorCharles Brooke
SuccessorMonarchy abolished
Charles Arden-Clarke
Governor of Sarawak
Born(1874-09-26)26 September 1874
Died9 May 1963(1963-05-09) (aged 88)
Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
Burial
St Leonard's Church, Sheepstor on Dartmoor
SpouseSylvia Brett
IssueLeonora Margaret Brooke
Elizabeth Brooke
Nancy Valerie Brooke
Names
Charles Vyner de Windt Brooke
HouseWhite Rajahs
FatherCharles Brooke
MotherMargaret Brooke
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