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.

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 Leicester, as the aging queen’s ...

2001年2月2日 · Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex, was 34 years old when his head fell to the executioner’s axe. He had arrived at Elizabeth I’s court when he was hardly into his twenties. Tall and handsome, he was every inch the gallant young aristocrat – chivalrous, open-handed, cocksure and impulsive.

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.

Two days later, on the 19th February, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, and his friend, Southampton, were tried at Westminster Hall by a jury of their peers. Both men were accused of high treason, found guilty and sentenced to death.

Robert Devereux was born on November 10, 1565 — the first son of Walter Devereux, the first Earl of Essex. His mother was Lettice Knollys, daughter of Sir William Knollys, a close councilor of both King Edward and Queen Elizabeth, and a granddaughter of Mary Boleyn, Queen Anne Boleyn’s older sister.

2010年2月5日 · Robert DEVEREUX (2nd E. Essex) Born: 19 Nov 1566/7, Netherwood, Herefordshire. Acceded: 1576. Died: 25 Feb 1601, Beheaded, Tower of London, Tower Green, London, England. Buried: St. Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London. Notes: Knight of the Garter. 3°V. Hereford. The Complete Peerage vol.V, pp. 141-142 & p329. Father: Walter DEVEREUX (1° …

2022年2月2日 · Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex was a fascinating and complex figure in English history. He was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, but his life ended in tragedy after he led a failed rebellion against her.

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, KG (10 November 1565 – 25 February 1601) was an English nobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I. He was politically ambitious, and a committed general . He was placed under house arrest following a poor …

Robert Devereux Essex, 2d earl of (dĕv´ərōōks´, –rōō´, –rĕks´), 1567–1601, English courtier and favorite of Queen Elizabeth I [1]. Succeeding to the earldom on the death (1576) of his father, he came under the guardianship of Lord Burghley [2] and soon won favor at court.