Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. Antique engraving, 18th century.
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Title: Rob. Devereaux, Earl of Essex, 1601.
Engraver: Thomas Jones Woodman (British, 1758-1817).
Artist: after Isaac Oliver or Olivier (Ruan, c.1565-1617)
Date: 1784.
Plate size: 30x20 cms.
Condition: some foxing due to age.
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, KG, PC (/ˈdɛvəˌruː/; 10 November 1565[1] – 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. In 1601, he led an abortive coup d'état against the government of Elizabeth I and was executed for treason.
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Title: Rob. Devereaux, Earl of Essex, 1601.
Engraver: Thomas Jones Woodman (British, 1758-1817).
Artist: after Isaac Oliver or Olivier (Ruan, c.1565-1617)
Date: 1784.
Plate size: 30x20 cms.
Condition: some foxing due to age.
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, KG, PC (/ˈdɛvəˌruː/; 10 November 1565[1] – 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. In 1601, he led an abortive coup d'état against the government of Elizabeth I and was executed for treason.