John Best
English military officer
About John Best
Born 1550.
John Best (fl. 1590s) was an Englishman who held the government post of Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard from 1592 until 1597, described as 'Champion of England' replacing Sir Walter Raleigh.
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Who was John Best?
English military officer
When was John Best born?
John Best was born in 1550.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Best (guard captain)
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