Ernle bradford biography for kids
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Ernle bradford biography for kids
Ernle Bradford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ernle Dusgate Selby Bradford | |
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| Born | (1922-01-11)11 January 1922 Cole Green, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 8 May 1986(1986-05-08) (aged 64) Kalkara, Malta |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Uppingham School |
| Known for | Author, historian and sailor |
Ernle Dusgate Selby Bradford (11 January 1922 – 8 May 1986) was a noted 20th-century British historian specializing in the Mediterranean world and naval topics.
He was also an authority on antique jewellery and was the founder editor of the Antique Dealers and Collector's Guide.
Life
Bradford was the son of Jocelyn Ernle Sydney Patton Bradford MBEMC, and his wife, Ada Louise Dusgate.
He was born in Cole Green, Norfolk and educated in England at Uppingham School. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II, initially as an Ordinary Seaman but rising to the rank of first lieutenant of a Hunt Class Destroyer.
Street in Kalkara, Malta, named after Bradford
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