Sir Duke was created in 1977-03.
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Elizabeth had countless suitors and several proposals before and during her time as Queen. She supposedly first caught the attention of Thomas Seymour, who was married to her stepmother and guardian, Catherine Parr. Later as Queen, she had the eye of Kings, Dukes, Princes and Earls - as well as explorers and highly-respected statesmen such as Robert Dudley and Sir Walter Raleigh. Other suitors included (among others): * Sir Christopher Hatton * Emanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy * Prince Eric of Sweden * Prince Frederick of Denmark * Sir Thomas Heneage * Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex * Prince Philip II of Spain * Don Carlos * Sir William Pickering * Henry Duke of Anjou * Duke of Angoulme
Richards Bay was named after Sir Frederick Richards, the Governor of the Cape Colony from 1877 to 1880. The bay was discovered in 1879 by the British naval officer, Captain Francis Richard, during an exploratory voyage. The name was officially adopted to honor Sir Frederick Richards for his contributions to the region. The area later developed into a significant port and industrial center in South Africa.
Sir Rowland Berkeley was born in 1613.
Sir Rowland Berkeley died in 1669.
Sir Rowland Hill was knighted in 1860
Sir Duke was created in 1977-03.
Sir Rowland Hill is credited with idea of using adhesive stamps to prepay postage in England in 1840.
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Sir Frederick Gray was created in 1977.
Sir Frederick Wedmore has written: 'Renunciations'
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Sir Frederick Ashton was born on September 17, 1904.
Sir Frederick Ashton was born on September 17, 1904.