Early Years and Education Rupert Brooke, whose full name is Rupert Chawner Brooke (often pronounced as "Chaucer"), was a renowned English poet known for his contributions during World War I. He was born on August 3, 1887, at 5 Hillmorton Road, Warwickshire, England, and enjoyed a happy and comfortable childhood. He received his education at Rugby, a prestigious British school where his father