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Sir Martin Frobisher

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Sir Martin Frobisher

Birth
Altofts, Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Death
22 Nov 1594 (aged 58–59)
Plymouth, Plymouth Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Burial
London, City of London, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Explorer. Born in Altofts, England. He made several attempts to find the Northwest Passage to Cathay (1576-1578), reaching Labrador and Hudson Bay. Frobisher Bay is named after him. In 1585 he commanded a vessel in Drake's expedition to the West Indies, and in 1588 he was knighted for his services against the Armada. He was mortally wounded at the siege of Crozon, near Brest.
Explorer. Born in Altofts, England. He made several attempts to find the Northwest Passage to Cathay (1576-1578), reaching Labrador and Hudson Bay. Frobisher Bay is named after him. In 1585 he commanded a vessel in Drake's expedition to the West Indies, and in 1588 he was knighted for his services against the Armada. He was mortally wounded at the siege of Crozon, near Brest.

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  • Originally Created by: Erik Lander
  • Added: Apr 21, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8662181/martin-frobisher: accessed ), memorial page for Sir Martin Frobisher (1535–22 Nov 1594), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8662181, citing St. Giles Cripplegate Churchyard, London, City of London, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.