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The most well-known Earls of Essex were Thomas Cromwell (c. 1485 – 1540) (sixth creation), chief minister to King Henry VIII, and Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1565–1601) (eighth creation), a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I who led the Earl of Essex Rebellion in 1601. The current holder of the earldom is Paul Capell, 11th Earl of Essex ...
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The earl's father, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex by...
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Robert Devereux was born on 10 November 1566, the son of Walter Devereux, first earl of Essex, and Lettice Knollys. When he was nine his father died, and Robert inherited the title of earl. He ...
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In August 1600 Essex was released and determined to regain his position as favourite and councillor. He wrote Elizabeth many pleading and outraged letters. A bid for power: the Earl of Essex's rebellion. In September 1600, the Queen refused to renew the lease and patent on Essex’s farm (provitable control) of wines.
Feb 29, 2024 · Feb. 25, 1601, London (aged 33) Robert Devereux, 2nd earl of Essex (born Nov. 10, 1567, Netherwood, Herefordshire, Eng.—died Feb. 25, 1601, London) was an English soldier and courtier famous for his relationship with Queen Elizabeth I (reigned 1558–1603). While still a young man, Essex succeeded his stepfather, Robert Dudley, earl of ...
He died in Dublin, leading an expeditionary force against the Irish rebels, in 1576. Robert was 10 years old when he succeeded to the title of Earl of Essex. As a ward of the state, he briefly spent time in the household of William Cecil, Lord Burleigh, Elizabeth’s chief councilor. There he would have known Robert Cecil, Burleigh’s son, who ...
