Tudor Fools: The Courtiers Who Made Fatal Mistakes
It's April Fools' Day, and I've already covered Tudor fools like Will Somer and Jane the Fool, so…
Robert Devereux
April 15 – The beginning of the end for Essex, a royal champion and a queen’s blows and evil words
On this day in Tudor history, 15th April 1599, Elizabeth I’s favourite, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex,…
25 February – Elizabeth I is excommunicated and The execution of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex
On this day in Tudor history, 25th February 1570, Pope Pius V issued the papal bull “Regnans in…
8 February – The Queen’s favourite rebels and the Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
On this day in Tudor history, 8th February 1601, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex and Queen Elizabeth…
30 October – Elizabeth I’s refusal to renew Robert Devereux and the coronation of Henry VII
On this day in Tudor history, 30th October 1600, Queen Elizabeth I refused to renew Robert Devereux, 2nd…
28 September – On This Day In History…
On this day in history… 1599 – Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex strode into Elizabeth I’s bedchamber…