John Clifford, 7th Lord of Skipton

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John Clifford, 7th Lord of Skipton (d. 1422) was a member of the Clifford family which held the seat of Skipton from 1310 to 1676. He was a fine soldier who fought for Henry V of England in France. He took part in the siege of Harfleur and fought at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. He also took part in the siege of Cherbourg and received its surrender. He was rewarded by being made a knight of the Order of the Garter. He was killed at the siege of Meaux in 1422.

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