Portrait of George Clifford by Nicholas Hilliard, c. 1590

George Clifford (8 August 1558, Brougham Castle, Westmorland - 30 October 1605, The Savoy, Middlesex) was the third Earl of Cumberland and fourteenth Baron Clifford of Westmoreland, as well as an English naval commander and courtier in the court of Queen Elisabeth I. Son of the second Earl of Cumberland, Henry Clifford, he was orphaned by his father's death in 1570. His guardianship was granted to the second Earl of Bedford, who married the young Clifford to his daughter Margaret in 1577. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1576x2369, 270 KB) Description: Title: de: Porträt des George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland Technique: de: Wasserfarbe auf Pergament auf Pappe Dimensions: de: 25,2 × 17,5 cm Country of origin: de: Großbritanien Current location (city): de: London Current location... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1576x2369, 270 KB) Description: Title: de: Porträt des George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland Technique: de: Wasserfarbe auf Pergament auf Pappe Dimensions: de: 25,2 × 17,5 cm Country of origin: de: Großbritanien Current location (city): de: London Current location... Self-portrait, 1577. ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... Events January 7 - French troops led by Francis, Duke of Guise take Calais, the last continental possession of England July 13 - Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul des Thermes at Gravelines. ... Westmorland is one of the 39 traditional counties of England. ... October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 62 days remaining. ... Events April 13 - Tsar Boris Godunow dies - Feodor II accedes to the throne May 16 - Paul V becomes Pope June 1 - Russian troops in Moscow imprison Feodor II and his mother. ... Middlesex is an area of south-eastern England, it is traditionally regarded as one of the 39 historic counties of England. ... The title of Earl of Cumberland was created in the Peerage of England in 1525 for the Baron de Clifford. ... The Barons de Clifford were a notable family in late medieval England, their title dating to 1299. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: England Travel guide to England from Wikitravel English language English law English (people) List of monarchs of England – Kings of England family tree List of English people Angeln (region in northern Germany, presumably the origin of the Angles for whom England is named) UK... Courtiers follow an ancient profession. ... Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. ... Events January 23 - The assassination of regent James Stewart, Earl of Moray throws Scotland into civil war February 25 - Pope Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England with the bull Regnans in Excelsis May 20 - Abraham Ortelius issues the first modern atlas. ... Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford (c. ... Events March 17 - formation of the Cathay Company to send Martin Frobisher back to the New World for more gold May 28 - Publication of the Bergen Book, better known as the Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord, one of the Lutheran confessional writings. ...

Arms of George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland

Clifford rose in the world as an accomplished jouster, becoming Queen Elisabeth's champion. She made him a Knight of the Garter and he sat as a peer in the trial of Mary Queen of Scots. He turned to sailing as a career at some point, commanding a ship in the Anglo-Spanish War. He had little success during the war but was later renowned for his naval battles against the Spanish fleet, and particularly Spanish shipping, in the Caribbean. He is famous for his 1598 capture of La Fortaleza, the citadel protecting San Juan, Puerto Rico. Image File history File links 3rd_Earl_Cumberland_arms. ... Image File history File links 3rd_Earl_Cumberland_arms. ... Jousting is a staple entertainment at renaissance fairs. ... A garter is one of the Orders most recognisable insignia. ... The Peerage is a system of titles of nobility which exists in the United Kingdom and is one part of the British honours system. ... Mary I of Scotland; known as Mary, Queen of Scots Mary I of Scotland (Mary Stuart or Stewart) (December 8, 1542 – February 8, 1587), better known as Mary, Queen of Scots, was the ruler of Scotland from December 14, 1542 – July 24, 1567. ... Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588-08-08 by Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg, painted 1796, depicts the battle of Gravelines. ... ... Events January 7 - Boris Godunov seizes the throne of Russia following the death of his brother-in-law, Tsar Feodor I April 13 - Edict of Nantes - Henry IV of France grants French Huguenots equal rights with Catholics. ... La Fortaleza (or The Fortress in English) is the current residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. ... San Juan is the capital city of Puerto Rico. ...

His buccaneering earned him quite a lot of money, but it seems that he lost so much at jousting and horse racing that he was eventually obligated to sell his inherited lands. He had only one child, his daughter Anne Clifford, to whom he left £15,000 at his death, while passing his titles to brother Francis Clifford. Buccaneer is a term that was used in the later 17th century in the Caribbean Islands. ... Lady Anne Clifford (1590-1676) was the only surviving child of the 3rd Earl of Cumberland by his wife Margaret Russell, daughter of the Earl of Bedford. ... The pound sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom (UK). ...

The title of Earl of Cumberland was created in the Peerage of England in 1525 for the Baron de Clifford. ... The Barons de Clifford were a notable family in late medieval England, their title dating to 1299. ...

References

• George Clifford - at Tudor PLace