Tomb George Clifford, Holy Trinity Church, Skipton, Yorks, UK
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The tomb of George Clifford, Third Earl of Cumberland, in Holy Trinity Church is adorned in Clifford family arms.
Waymark Code: WMM2H8
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/08/2014
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George Clifford was born at Brougham Castle, but spent much of his time at court. He was a good jouster and became Queen Elizabeth’s second champion. He received the Knight of the Garter in 1592. He was an accompished sailor and won many naval battles in the Caribbean.
His tomb in Holy Trinity church is adorned with several arms of the Clifford family. Along the side of the tomb, from left to right are the arms of
Clifford and Warwick, Clifford & Ross, Clifford Order of the Garter, Clifford between Brandon & Dacre, Clifford & Vesci.
On the end of the tomb are the arms of
Clifford & Berkley, Clifford & Nevill
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family
Full name of the bearer: George Clifford 3rd Earl of Cumberland
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Holy Trinity Church
Material / Design: Combination of materials
Blazon (heraldic description):
Seven arms of the Clifford family
Address:
Holy Trinity Church
Skipton
Yorks
UK
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed
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