Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, KG, PC was an English statesman and the favourite of Elizabeth I from her accession until his death. He was a suitor for the queen's hand for many years. Wikipedia
Born: June 24, 1532, Kingdom of England
Died: September 4, 1588 (age 56 years), Cornbury Park Estate Office, United Kingdom
Spouse: Lettice Knollys (m. 1578–1588) and Amy Robsart (m. 1550–1560)
Children: Arthur Dudley, Robert Dudley, Robert Dudley, Lord Denbigh, and more
Siblings: Lord Guildford Dudley, Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick, Mary Dudley, and more
Grandchildren: Douglas Dudley, Frances Kniveton, Carlo Dudley, and more
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Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, KG, PC was an English statesman and the favourite of Elizabeth I from her accession until his death.
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Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. (1532 or 1533-1588), Courtier and magnate; favourite of Elizabeth I. Sitter associated with 67 portraits
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These two portraits depict Elizabeth I's great favourite, Robert Dudley (1532/3-1588) 1stEarl of Leicester. Following Elizabeth I's accession to the throne ...
(c. 1532–88). Son of John Dudley, duke of Northumberland, Dudley became one of Elizabeth I's most prominent courtiers.
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