Sir Gervase Alard | |
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Born | 1270 Winchelsea, East Sussex, England |
Died | 1340 (aged 69–70) Winchelsea, East Sussex, England |
Buried | St. Thomas Church, Winchelsea, East Sussex, England |
Allegiance | England |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1296-1340 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Admiral of the Cinque Ports Fleet Admiral of the Irish Sea Admiral of the Western Fleet |
Admiral Sir Gervase Alard, Bart. (1270–1340), was an English knight and naval commander who was appointed Admiral of the Cinque Ports Fleet and Admiral of the Western Fleet of the English Navy who served under King's Edward I, Edward II and Edward III of England from 1296 to 1340.[1]
He is known as the first serving naval officer to be granted a commission to the rank of Admiral of an English fleet in 1303.[2]
Gervase Alard is thought to be the son of Thomas Alard when he was granted the town of New Winchelsea for life by the King in November 1306 in succession to him.[12] In addition he was father to Stephen Alard, who later became Admiral of the Cinque Ports and the Western Fleet.[13]