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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
English nobleman (1565–1601).
The record
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex was an English nobleman. Born on 10 November 1565 in Bromyard, Essex died on 25 February 1601 in Tower of London at the age of 35.
Positions held include Master of the Horse (England) (1587–1601), Earl Marshal (1597–1601) and Master-General of the Ordnance (1597–1601). Essex studied at Trinity College. Honours include Knight of the Garter.
With a Wikipedia article in 30 languages, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex is No. 16,409 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 10 November 1565, Bromyard
- Died
- 25 February 1601, Tower of London (aged 35)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Military personnel, politician
- Field
- Military
- Education
- Trinity College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 30
Did you know
22
Was 22 when first master of the Horse (England) (1587).
35
Lived to 35.
10 Nov
Shares a birthday with Martin Luther and Friedrich Schiller.
30
Has a Wikipedia article in 30 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1587–1601Master of the Horse (England)
- 1597–1601Earl Marshal
- 1597–1601Master-General of the Ordnance
- 1599Lord Deputy of Ireland
- —Member of the House of Lords
Connections
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
- FatherWalter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex
- MotherLettice Knollys
- SpouseFrances Walsingham
- SiblingDorothy Percy, Countess of Northumberland
- SiblingPenelope Rich, Lady Rich
- ChildRobert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
- ChildWalter Devereux
- ChildFrances Seymour, Duchess of Somerset
- ChildDorothy Stafford
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1588
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