Richard Drake

For the Iowa politician, see Richard F. Drake.

Richard Drake
Drake, by George Gower, 1577, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Born1535
Died11 July 1603
SpouseUrsula Stafford
Children1
Arms of Drake of Ash: Argent, a wyvern wings displayed and tail nowed gules

Richard Drake of Esher (1535[1] – 11 July 1603), was Equerry of the Stable and Groom of the Privy Chamber to Queen Elizabeth I. He also held office as a Member of Parliament and Justice of the Peace.

  1. ^ Gower's portrait, 1577, shows Drake aetatis suis 42.