Episode 2 of 2
Knighthood Ceremony in Deptford
- When
- 4 April 1581
- Where
- Deptford
- Part of
- Knighthood of Francis Drake
Elizabeth I knighted Drake aboard the Golden Hind in Deptford on 4 April 1581, with the dubbing performed by a French diplomat.
On 4 April 1581, Queen Elizabeth I awarded Drake a knighthood aboard the Golden Hind in Deptford. The dubbing was performed by Monsieur de Marchaumont, a French diplomat negotiating for Elizabeth to marry Francis, Duke of Anjou.
Sources
- Francis Drake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Elizabeth I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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