Clifford, George b. August 8, 1558 d. October 30, 1605 British Naval Commander. The 3rd Earl of Cumberland. He became an Earl on the death of his father in 1570 and rose to prominence at court due to his prowess at jousting, which led to his being made champion to Elizabeth I and a Knight of the Garter. After taking part in the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots, he began a naval career as a commander in the Anglo-Spanish War and fought against the Spanish Armada before later achieving great success against Spanish shipping in the Caribbean with his...[Read More] (Bio by: js) Holy Trinity Churchyard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England Plot: Chancel.
b. August 8, 1558 d. October 30, 1605