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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).
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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, KG, PC (/ ˈ d ɛ v ə ˌ r uː /; 10 November 1565 – 25 February 1601) was an English nobleman and a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. Politically ambitious, and a committed general, he was placed under house arrest following a poor campaign in Ireland during the Nine Years' War in 1599.
The Essex Rebellion of 1601 was the second and last major rebellion against Queen Elizabeth I. It was led by Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex (1566-1601) a man many would have thought the last to rebel against the ageing Queen.
Walter Devereux gained prominence and titles, but never much wealth, in the service of Elizabeth as a soldier. 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.
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, fought in the English Civil War and was one of the most prominent Parliamentarian military commanders. His father, the second Earl of Essex, was executed for treason. Born in 1591 to Robert Devereux, Essex had a privileged childhood. He was an earnest child who was married at the ...
Robert Devereux, the Second Earl of Essex, lived a short but eventful life as the final favorite of Elizabeth I—ultimately executed in February 1601 for treason. In contrast, his afterlife has been long—although equally eventful and fascinating.
