Memorial: M976

Memorial in St Giles Cripplegate, London commemorating Martin Frobisher d. 1594

Location

St Giles Cripplegate, London, England

Transcript

'SIR MARTIN FROBISHER KT. / OF / NORMANTON, YORKSHIRE. 1535-1594 / INTERRED IN THIS CHURCH / SEEKER OF THE NORTH WEST PASSAGE / 1576-7-8 / FAMED FOR HIS DECISIVE ACTION AGAINST / THE SPANISH ARMADA'

Details

Description: Gold lettering on stone, coloured coat of arms above the inscription.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Limestone?

Event

Spanish Armada

Event Date

1588

People

Frobisher, Martin
Age:
Date of Death: 1594
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Pat Barber 1982

JSON

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