Robert dudley was the fifth son of sir john dudley and his wife jane guilford. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester 15321588 fourth creation 1618 arms of sidney earls of leicester 4th creation. For many years he was a suitor for the queens hand. Dudley was first introduced to princess elizabeth when he was about eight years old, establishing the basis for a life long friendship. Henry was born on july 20 1529, in baynards castle, london, middlesex, england. Sep 04, 2015 today is the anniversary of the death of robert dudley, earl of leicester. Leicester had been suffering from a recurring stomach ailment and was actually on his way to buxton to take the waters. Tudor times lord robert dudley, earl of leicester 1532 1588. Chroniclers spoke highly of his eloquence, his learning, and three kings of england valued his counsel. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names.
Elizabeth somewhat reduced the dignity of the occasion by tickling his neck. Robert dudley, earl of leicester english noble britannica. Robert sidney, 1st earl of leicester 15631626 robert sidney, 2nd earl of leicester 15951677 philip sidney, 3rd earl of leicester 16191698. John dudley, ambrose dudley, robert dudley, guildford dudley, robert dudley dudley and bridget countess leicester. First printed sea chart of the northeastern seaboard by an. Lady amy robsart dudley, countess of leicester june 7, 1532 september 8, 1560 was the first wife of lord robert dudley who was a favorite of queen elizabeth i. Philip sidney historical records and family trees myheritage. These two portraits depict elizabeth is great favourite, robert dudley 153231588 1 st earl of leicester. Robert was created baron denbigh and earl of leicester on 29th september 1564.
Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester, kg 24 june 1532 4 september 1588 was an english nobleman and the favourite and close friend of elizabeth i from her first year on the throne until his death. Robert sidney, 1st earl of leicester 19 november 1563 july 1626, second son of sir henry sidney, was a statesman of elizabethan and jacobean england. Profile for robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester from the. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester, kg, pc 24 june 1532 4 september 1588 was an english statesman and the favourite of elizabeth i from her accession until his death. In 1594, he led an expedition to the west indies, of which he wrote an account. Sir robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester 15321588 married in 1550 julian toamy robsart 15401560 sir robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester 15321588 married in 1573 julian tolady douglas howard 15401608.
The marriage of robert dudley and lettice devereux the. True or not, their close relationship has been fodder for films and tv. In 1550, at the age of eighteen, he married amy robsart, although they had no children. Robert was one of a numerous family, which remained emotionally close throughout their lives, and who were all enthusiastic religious evangelicals. This article is about the historical figure amy dudley 15321560 you may be looking for the reign character amy dudley. In 1553 robert dudley was condemned to death and imprisoned in the tower of london, where. He tried to convince elizabeth for 20 years to marry him, but it failed. Nov 05, 2012 roberts wealth, power and influence surpassed those of any other peer of the realm. Lady amy robsart dudley historical reign cw wiki fandom. Robert dudley 15731649 was the son of the earl of leicester the one time favourite of elizabeth i and lady douglas sheffield, the widow of lord sheffield. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester by sarah kate somers. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester was born on 24 june 1532.
Robert dudley, earl of warwick illegitimate son of robert dudley, earl of leicester, and his amore, douglas howard, had been acknowledged by his father since his birth, who supervised his upbringing and education. Robert dudley was known as one of elizabeth is favorites at court. The queen showered him with titles, lands, and affection, which lead to much gossip about the two being lovers. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester project gutenberg self. His mother, mary sidney nee dudley, was a ladyinwaiting to queen elizabeth i and a sister of robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester, an advisor and favourite of the queen. The story of queen elizabeth i and robert dudley has fascinated people for more than 450 years.
Robert dudley june 24, 1532 september 4, 1588 was an english nobleman and the favourite and close friend of elizabeth i from her first year on the throne until his death. Ambrose dudley 3rd earl of warwick, john dudley 2nd earl of warwick, lord guildford dudley and mary dudley. Robert dudley 1st earl of leicester, favorite of elizabeth i. Unfortunately, the death of robert dudleys wife is not. Robert dudley june 24, 1532 september 4, 1588 was an english nobleman and the favourite and close friend of elizabeth i from her. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester facts, bio, family. Robert dudley, earl of leicester wikimedia commons. Leicester had been suffering from a recurring stomach ailment and was actually on his way to. Portraits of robert dudley, earl of leicester dudleys youth was overshadowed by the downfall of his family in 1553 after his father, the duke of northumberland, had unsuccessfully tried to establish lady jane grey on the english throne.
Amy is perhaps most well known for her rather mysterious death, which remains unsolved to this day. This article is about the historical figure robert dudley 15321588 you may be looking for the reign character robert dudley. Mary northumberland historical records and family trees. The queen giving him reason to hope, he was a suitor for her hand for many years. John dudley, ambrose dudley, robert dudley, guildford dudley, robert dudley.
Tudor times lord robert dudley, earl of leicester 1532. Robert dudley historical records and family trees myheritage. The real story of queen elizabeth and robert dudley. First published in 1981 by hamish hamilton this biography of robert dudl. Son of john dudley, duke of northumberland, dudley became one of elizabeth is most prominent courtiers.
The current title is in the peerage of the united kingdom and was created in 1837. Robert dudley, first earl of leicester 153231588, collection of british art from the elizabethan period to the present day, including paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, rare. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester was born on june 24 1532, in london, to john dudley, 1st duke of northumberland and jane dudley, duchess of northumberland. In 1553 robert dudley was condemned to death and imprisoned in the tower of london, where amy dudley was allowed to visit him. Earl of leicester is a title that has been created seven times. Apr 10, 2017 the historical figure of robert dudley, earl of leicester, is best known for being queen elizabeth is favorite at court. He was born during the early 1530s, a period where john dudley was beginning his climb to royal favour.
Robert northumberland historical records and family trees. On elizabeth is accession in november 1558, dudley was appointed master of the horse. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester kg 24 june 1532 4 september 1588, was a favourite and close friend of elizabeth i of england from her first year on the throne until his death. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester 24 june 1532 4 september 1588 was an english nobleman and the favourite and close friend of elizabeth i from her first year on the throne until his death. He was the son of john dudley, 1st duke of northumberland and jane guilford. Amy robsart was the only child of a substantial norfolk gentleman and at nearly 18 married robert dudley, a son of john dudley, 1st duke of northumberland. In fact, it would be difficult to write about queen elizabeth i without mentioning her sweet robin.
Robert dudley, the first earl of leicester there is speculation of dudley and the elizabeths romance in the tower, however this is unlikely. Until his death in 1588, he was master of the queens horse and a privy counsellor from or just before 1563. The earl of leicester is the one in most of the portraits shown on ancestry trees with the wrong dates and for the wrong person. John dudley, 1st duke of dudley, 1st duke of northumberland, 1st earl of warwick, lady bridget dudley, 1st duke of northumberland, 1st earl of warwick born carre dudley sr was born in 1560, at birth place, to john wife. Sep 14, 2018 robert dudley, styled earl of warwick. Lord john dudley, earl of warwick lord henry dudley charles dudley.
Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester, 24 june 1532 4 september 1588 was an english statesman and the favourite of elizabeth i from her accession until his death. Robert dudley 1st earl of leicester, favorite of elizabeth. Their father was john dudley, duke of northumberland, who led the english government from 15501553 under edward vi and unsuccessfully tried to establish lady jane grey on the english throne after. He grew up in the houses of his father and his fathers friends, but had leave to see his mother whenever she wished. Mary leicester historical records and family trees. From infancy robert dudley grew up as a protestant. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester, kg 24 june 1532 or 1533 note 1 4 september 1588 was an english nobleman and the favourite and close friend of elizabeth i from her first year on the throne until his death. He was a suitor for the queens hand for many years. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester, kg 24 june 1532 or 1533 4 september 1588 was an english nobleman and the favourite and close friend of elizabeth i from her first year on the throne until his death. Presumably conforming in public under mary tudor,4 hewascountedamongthehereticsbyphilip iisagentbeforeelizabethsaccession.
Robert dudley was born on june 24, 1532 to john dudley, 1st duke of northumberland and his wife jane guildford. Elisabeth was born on september 7 1533, in greenwich palace, london, england. Today is the anniversary of the death of robert dudley, earl of leicester. The three men, edmund, john, and robert dudley, all had these traits in common. Ambrose dudley, 3rd earl warwick 15281589 married toanne russell, countess warwick 15481603. The dudley family produced three generations of men whose careers spanned almost the entirety of the tudor dynasty. Robert dudley, earl of leicester, also called 155064 sir robert dudley, born june 24, 153233died sept. In 1553 robert dudley was condemned to death and imprisoned in the tower of london, where amy dudley.
Robert northumberland historical records and family. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester,kg24june 1532or1533note14september1588wasanenglish. Dudley s youth was overshadowed by the downfall of his family in 1553 after his father, the duke of northumberland, had failed to prevent the accession of mary i. Lord robert dudley was one of thirteen children of john dudley, earl of warwick, later duke of northumberland. In 1107, robert became the first norman earl of leicester. Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester 24 june 1532 4 september 1588 was an english nobleman and the favourite and close friend of elizabeth i from her. Presumably conforming in public under mary tudor,4. Although born out of wedlock, robert received the education and privileges of a tudor nobleman. Their relationship has been explored in books, films and on tv, most recently by cate blanchett and joseph fiennes in the film elizabeth, and by helen mirren and jeremy irons in the series elizabeth i. He died on 4th september 1588 at his lodge at cornbury, near woodstock in oxfordshire. The first title was granted during the 12th century in the peerage of england. Guildford dudley historical records and family trees. The dudleys were a large and affectionate family, brought up as evangelicals during the reign of henry viii and eagerly embracing fullblooded protestantism.
Mary herbert born sidney was born on month day 1561, to robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester and elisabeth i leicester born tudor. Robert dudley was the son of robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester and his lover douglas sheffield, daughter of william howard, 1st baron howard of effingham. Robert dudley earl of leicester robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester, features briefly in the novel when the time is ripe by tony thistlewood. He is the son of robert dudley earl of leicester 15321588 who was the gentleman friend of queen elizabeth i and never married an anne wood.
Robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester project gutenberg. Robert dudley 7 august 1574 6 september 1649 was an english engineer, sailor and cartographer, the illegitimate son of robert dudley, 1st earl of leicester. Sep 07, 2018 robert dudley was known as one of elizabeth is favorites at court. Handsome and immensely ambitious, he failed to win the queens hand in marriage but remained her close friend to the end of his life. Robert dudley was the fifth son of john dudley, viscount lisle, earl of warwick, and later duke of northumberland and lord president of the privy council during the minority of edward vi. Robert dudley 1st earl of leicester, lord guildford dudley and 3 other siblings. Born the fifth of thirteen children of john dudley, duke of northumberland and lady jane guildford. Sir robert entered christ church, oxford, and when his father died in 1588, the castle kenilworth was inherited by robert. He was also a patron of the arts and an interesting poet. Elizabeth only spend two months in the tower and was under heavy restrictions. Following elizabeth is accession to the throne in 1558, robert dudley enjoyed an unparalleled hold over the queens affections, which brought him titles, fame and power. Being a direct descendant of frankish king, charlemegne, his ancestors were responsible for some of europes most historic events, as well as some of the grandest buildings and palaces.