cooke

• Nom propre désignant un nom de famille de personnalités célèbres, notamment un journaliste et un financier.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a journalist and a financier.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. American journalistC1formalamerican

   A United States journalist born in England in 1908, known for his work in broadcasting and writing.

   Alistair Cooke (journaliste américain)

   • Alistair Cooke was a renowned journalist who hosted 'Masterpiece Theatre'.
   • His letters from America were widely read and admired.
   • Cooke's reporting style was both insightful and engaging.

2. American financierC1formalamerican

   A United States financier who marketed Union bonds to finance the American Civil War; his bank's failure led to a financial panic in 1873.

   Financier américain (Cooke)

   • Jay Cooke played a crucial role in financing the Union during the Civil War.
   • The collapse of Cooke's bank triggered the Panic of 1873.
   • His financial strategies were innovative but ultimately risky.