Leicester, Robert Dudley, Earl of, 1532?-1588
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1532? - 1588
Biography
Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, (1532?–1588) was an English statesman and the favorite of Elizabeth I from her accession until his death. He was a suitor for the Queen's hand for many years. In 1564, Dudley became Earl of Leicester and, from 1563, one of the greatest landowners in North Wales and the English West Midlands by royal grants. Leicester was one of Elizabeth's leading statesmen, involved in domestic as well as foreign politics alongside William Cecil Burghley and Francis Walsingham. As patron of the Puritan movement, he supported non-conforming preachers but tried to mediate between them and the bishops of the Church of England. A champion also of the international Protestant cause, he led the English campaign in support of the Dutch Revolt (1585–87).
Citation:
His Correspondence of Robert Dudley, earl of Leycester, 1844: t.p. (Robert Dudley, earl of Leycester) [Info. from InU]DNB (Dudley, Robert, Earl of Leicester, 1532?-1588)
Jebb, S. The life of Robert, Earl of Leicester, the favourite of Queen Elizabeth, 1727
Wikipedia, via WWW, Dec. 17, 2020 (Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, (1532?–1588) 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. In 1564, Dudley became Earl of Leicester and, from 1563, one of the greatest landowners in North Wales and the English West Midlands by royal grants. Leicester was one of Elizabeth's leading statesmen, involved in domestic as well as foreign politics alongside William Cecil and Francis Walsingham. As patron of the Puritan movement, he supported non-conforming preachers but tried to mediate between them and the bishops of the Church of England. A champion also of the international Protestant cause, he led the English campaign in support of the Dutch Revolt (1585–87).)
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Beale collection of letters
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 457
Scope and Contents
Official correspondence of the Kingdom of England and Wales in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, found among the personal papers of Robert Beale. Most letters are either by him or to him. They deal with the earliest years of the Dutch Republic and the part played by England in the Dutch revolt. Many of the letters were also originally addressed to Sir Francis Walsingham (1530-1590), Beale's brother-in-law, and Elizabeth's Secretary of State. Four letters are addressed to Robert Dudley, Earl...
Dates:
1569-1592
Elbertus Leoninus letter to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS457_I29_O1
Dates:
1586 August 13
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Elbertus Leoninus letter to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, 1586 August 13
Item — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197233635108]
Identifier: Vault MSS 457 Item 29
Dates:
1586 August 13
Letter to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from the Council of State of the United Provinces
Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS457_I27_O1
Dates:
1586 May 29
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Letter to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from the Council of State of the United Provinces
Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS457_I30_O1
Dates:
1586 August 13
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Letter to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from the Council of State of the United Provinces
Digital Record
Identifier: VMSS457_I37_O1
Dates:
1587 June 7
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Letter to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from the Council of State of the United Provinces, 1587 June 7
Item — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197233635108]
Identifier: Vault MSS 457 Item 37
Dates:
1587 June 7
Letter to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from the Council of State of the United Provinces, 1586 May 29
Item — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197233635108]
Identifier: Vault MSS 457 Item 27
Dates:
1586 May 29
Letter to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, from the Council of State of the United Provinces, 1586 August 13
Item — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197233635108]
Identifier: Vault MSS 457 Item 30
Dates:
1586 August 13