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Sir Bernard Drake

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Sir Bernard Drake

Birth
Musbury, East Devon District, Devon, England
Death
10 Apr 1586 (aged 48–49)
Crediton, Mid Devon District, Devon, England
Burial
Musbury, East Devon District, Devon, England
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Born circa 1537, Sir Bernard (or Barnard) Drake was an Elizabethan sea captain. He was a direct descendent of King Edward I (Longshanks) through his daughter Princess Elizabeth Plantagenet.
Born circa 1537, Sir Bernard (or Barnard) Drake was an Elizabethan sea captain. He was a direct descendent of King Edward I (Longshanks) through his daughter Princess Elizabeth Plantagenet.

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According to Crediton parish register he was buried there. This contradicts the historical account of his death and burial.

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  • Created by: Randy H
  • Added: Jul 5, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113374541/bernard-drake: accessed ), memorial page for Sir Bernard Drake (1537–10 Apr 1586), Find a Grave Memorial ID 113374541, citing Saint Michaels Church, Musbury, East Devon District, Devon, England; Maintained by Randy H (contributor 47361195).