Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, KG, PC (/dvru/; 10 November 1565 25 February 1601), was an English nobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I. Dean (British, active 1773 - 1830) Artist after Walker Date n.d. The Burlington Magazine 99 (1957): 299-303. Reproduced in Social England, ed. All download options. Bibliography. Margaret Dakins (later MH ), who was an heiress, was married at about seventeen to Walter Devereux, son of the Earl of Essex and younger brother of the Elizabethan courtier Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. All download options. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. James I restored him (1604) to the estates of his father and arranged his marriage (1606) with Frances Howard, daughter of Thomas Howard, earl of Suffolk. Who departed the 14th. Robert Devereux, 2nd earl of Essex | English soldier and courtier Copy. Type of Resource. Clippings. Sir John Norris or Norreys (ca. Copy. Download Options. ROBERT DEVEREUX, EARL OF ESSEX.--Send any friend a story. Digital Collections and Archives, Tufts University. Download Options. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex was born on November 10 1565, in England, to Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex and Lettice Knollys. (NPG) Essexs son is much better-known than his father. 1547 3 September 1597), of Rycote, Oxfordshire, and of Yattendon and Notley in Berkshire, was an English soldier, the son of Henry Norris, 1st Baron Norreys, a lifelong friend of Queen Elizabeth.. Small (300px) More Details Cite This Item Image ID 1233158. Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646: The Earle of Essex his loyaltie and love to his King and countrey. He was educated at Eton and at Merton college, Oxford. Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1565-1601. He fought prudent defensive campaigns at Edgehill and Turnham Green in 1642. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex was born on November 10 1565, in England, to Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex and Lettice Knollys. Essex was a hero brought to the block by pride and soaring ambition and his Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, was a leading Parliamentarian military commander during the English Civil War. 300px. His father Walter Devereux was created Earl of Essex in 1572 among other appointments for his service to Queen Elizabeth I. Entry of Essex into London.jpg 1,761 1,359; 1.13 MB. The thin natural resin varnish has not discolored significantly. Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of ," in The New Student's Reference Work, Chicago: F.E. II." Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, led unsuccessful campaigns and wasted his resources. 25 February 1601 - Robert Devereux, the earl of Essex, is executed for leading a rebellion against Queen Elizabeth I . Division. The truth is far more complex, as each had what the other yearned for. Clippings. Shortly after, Essex was sent to live with his grandmother, who raised him. The Trial of Robert Devereux the Second Earl of Essex. Greenwood Press. Devereux, Robert, 2nd Earl of Essex, son of preceding, was born in Herefordshire, 10th November 1567. 300px. Robert Devereux was born on 10 November 1566, the son of Walter Devereux, first earl of Essex, and Lettice Knollys. When he was nine his father died, and Robert inherited the title of earl. Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex, was 34 years old when his head fell to the executioners axe. 760px. Robert Devereux was born on November 17, 1567 in England. In July, Elizabeth sent out another force under Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, to help Henry IV in besieging Rouen. 300px. The mans name was Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and his story is told in Sarah-Beth Watkins latest bite-size biography, Elizabeth Is Last Favourite: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. Clippings. Wherein is apparently manifested his faith and love to God and his countrey. Compton and Co. (1914) " Devereux, Robert (1567-1601) ," in Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, London: Smith, Elder, & Co. (18851900) in 63 vols. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, arranged for 16,000 troops, the largest ever to Ireland, with the mandate to end the rebellion. 1642), by Robert Devereux Essex (HTML at EEBO TCP) Filed under: Warwickshire (England) -- History -- Early works to 1800 Type of Resource. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. 1957. Less than two weeks later, on Tuesday, the 17 th, formal indictments were Queen Elizabeth I's tempestuous relationship with Robert Devereux, the 2nd Earl of Essex, greatly influenced the latter part of her reign, and resulted in Essex's execution in 1601. Gradually, his rivalry with the Cecil faction grew. Download Options. ESSEX, ROBERT DEVEREUX, 3RD' EARL OF (i 591 1646), son of the preceding, was born in 1591. Permalink. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, is one of the most intriguing men of the Elizabethan period. However, a notable lack of military success and changing political fashions resulted in his fall from grace. Download Options. MS004.003.037.00069, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, Box: 37 Onsite. 1878. 17 December 1601- the Elizabethan 'Poor Law' is passed; it has a profound effect upon English society . View reference. Broader terms: Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646 14. still image. Text Slide Heavy Testing x. Permalink. R obert Devereux was the eldest son of the second Earl of Essex, who was executed for treason by Queen Elizabeth in 1601. Piper, David. There is a substantial amount of inpainting in the costume, the beard, and the edge of the brown hair. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, was one of the most intriguing men of the Elizabethan period. Expand View PDF. An erratic general whose overall lack of success prompted the formation of the New Model Army. Instead of facing the Irish troops led by Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646 -- Poetry. A Compendium of Irish Biography. Succeeding to the earldom on the death (1576) of his father, he came under the guardianship of Lord Burghley and soon won favor at court. History of the Art of War Within the Framework of Political History: The Modern Era. Bust of RobertDevereux 3rd Earl of Essex.jpg 640 544; 105 KB. Download Robert Devereux,2nd Earl of Essex by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger and other public domain artworks on Artvee Division. View reference. still image. A Compendium of Irish Biography. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, KG (10 November 1565 25 February 1601) was an English nobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I. Type of Resource. Tall, strikingly attractive with dark eyes and auburn hair, the 2nd Earl of Essex was intelligent, witty and flirtatious. Dudley had introduced him at court four years before and, having served under his stepfather's command in the Low Countries, Essex returned to England where he established himself at court. Works about Devereux. " Englands Miraculous Preservation.png 749 587; 1.07 MB. Essex accomplished nothing and returned home in January 1592. 3rd Earl of Essex, 1591-1646. Broader terms: Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646 14. Religion and Parliament; The rising middle class; Elizabeth and Essex. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex to Elizabeth I, 6 September 1600 (SP12/275 f.102) At the time of writing this letter, Essex had been banished from court for his actions as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Andean Archaeology Iii Interpreting The Meaning Of Ritual Spaces by William Isbell, Andean Archaeology Iii read eBooks online. ISBN 978-0-8371-8165-3. Robert, Earl of Essex (1586-1601) was a favorite of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and occupied a variety of military posts. A miniature. (London : Printed for H. Blunden, October 13. 760px. Sir John Norris or Norreys (ca. William Parker, 13th Baron Morley, 4th Baron Monteagle (1575 1 July 1622), was an English peer, best known for his role in the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot.In 1605 Parker was due to attend the opening of Parliament.He was a member of the House of Lords as Lord Monteagle, the title on his mother's side. / William Mercer. Blain, Virginia, Patricia Clements, and Isobel Grundy, editors. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. 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. Division. 3rd Earl of Essex, 1591-1646. ESSEX, ROBERT DEVEREUX, 3RD' EARL OF (i 591 1646), son of the preceding, was born in 1591. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, was born in Netherwood on 10 November 1565 to Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, and Lettice Knollys. Devereaux was born on month day 1565, at birth place, to Walter, 1st Earl of Essex, Devereux and Lettice Devereux, Countess of Essex and Countess of Leicester, Dudley (born Knollys). Read in app. In 1606, the King arranged a marriage between Essex and Frances Howard, daughter of the Earl of Suffolk. In 1601, he led an abortive coup d'tat against the He commanded an English contingent during the French Wars of Religion (159192) and shared in the capture of Cadiz (1596). Small (300px) Robert Devereux longed for recognition, wealth and influence. 24 March 1603 - Queen Elizabeth I dies; the Tudor dynasty ends; King James VI of Scotland becomes king of England The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Robert, Duke of Northumberland, Viscount Lisle, Earl of Warwick and 2nd Earl of Essex. Copy. His father died when he was four years old and his mother married Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeths favorite courtier. Devereux was the highest ranking aristocrat who supported Parliament when the war started in 1642, and led the Parliamentary armies for three years. H.D.Traill. Henry abandoned the siege in April. The Earl of Essex. Earl of Essex is a title in the Peerage of England which was first created in the 12th century by King Stephen of England.The title has been recreated eight times from its original inception, beginning with a new first Earl upon each new creation. Tall and handsome, he soon became a favourite at court, so close to the queen many wondered if they were lovers. MS004.003.037.00069, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, Box: 37 Onsite. An erratic general whose overall lack of success prompted the formation of the New Model Army. More Details Cite This Item Image ID 1233170. The Trial of Robert Devereux the Second Earl of Essex. still image. There is a substantial amount of inpainting in the costume, the beard, and the edge of the brown hair. On the succession of King James I to the throne of England in 1604, Devereux was restored to his fathers estate. Robert Devereux was born on November 17, 1567 in England. by . Robert Devereux was born on November 17, 1567 in England. The truth is, of course, far more complex, as each has what the other yearns for. Tall and handsome, he soon became a favourite at court, so close to the queen many wondered if they were lovers. p.15-7. He was the Queens favourite who turned traitor. Edwin C. Bolles Papers, MS004. Robert Devereux was the eldest son of the second Earl of Essex, who was executed for treason by Queen Elizabeth in 1601. Permalink. Works about Devereux. " Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Permalink. Shortly after, Essex was sent to live with his grandmother, who raised him. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Robert Devereux was born on the 19th November 1566 (some say 10th November 1565) at Netherwood, Herefordshire and was the son of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, and his wife Lettice Knollys. Andean Archaeology Iii Interpreting The Meaning Of Ritual Spaces by William Isbell, Andean Archaeology Iii read eBooks online. 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. His father died when he was four years old and his mother married Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeths favorite courtier. still image. Aristocratic commander of the Parliamentarian army for the first three years of the English Civil War. Devereux, Robert. More Details Cite This Item Image ID 1233158. Hans Delbrck (1975). Download Options. Filip Skippon, Oliver Cromwell, Robert Essex and earl Warwick 1643.jpg 2,138 2,703; 655 KB. In 1601, he led an abortive coup d'tat against the government The Burlington Magazine 99 (1957): 299-303. He entered at Cambridge when but ten years of age, and at fourteen received the degree of Master of Arts. 1642), by Robert Devereux Essex (HTML at EEBO TCP) Filed under: Warwickshire (England) -- History -- Early works to 1800 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. 246 Index Croatia, war in, 183, 1914 language and literature of, 192 Dekker, Thomas, 11011 Denmark, 5, 44, 1534, 15865 Devereux, Robert, see Essex dialect: ideolect and invented Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, KG, PC (/dvru/; 10 November 1565 25 February 1601), was an English nobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I. 1646. historylearningsite.co.uk. 1646. He was educated at Eton and at Merton college, Oxford. Reproduced in Social England, ed. Hans Delbrck (1975). (London : Printed for H. Blunden, October 13. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. The following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. The History Learning Site, 17 Mar 2015. Collections View all works People Skip to main content. Englands Miraculous Preservation.png 749 587; 1.07 MB. 760px. All download options. Expectations were that, with the huge troop, the rebellion would be crushed in no time but that was not meant to happen. He received a letter; it appears that someone, presumably a fellow Earl of Essex biography, ethnicity, religion, interesting facts, favorites, family, updates, childhood facts, information and more: What is Earl of Essex's full name? R obert Devereux was the eldest son of the second Earl of Essex, who was executed for treason by Queen Elizabeth in 1601. 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. Robert, Earl of Essex (1586-1601) was a favorite of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and occupied a variety of military posts. Small (300px) 760px. Robert, Duke of Northumberland, Viscount Lisle, Earl of Warwick and 2nd Earl of Essex. He had arrived at Elizabeth Is court when he was hardly into his twenties. More Details Cite This Item Image ID 1233158. Robert Devereux was born on the 19th November 1566 (some say 10th November 1565) at Netherwood, Herefordshire and was the son of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, and his wife Lettice Knollys. The result was just as dismal. Blain, Virginia, Patricia Clements, and Isobel Grundy, editors. Copy. Genre. Robert Devereux longed for recognition, wealth and influence. Devereux, Robert (15651601), 2nd earl of Essex , royal favourite, and lord lieutenant of Ireland, was born 10 November 1565, eldest son of Walter Devereux (qv), 1st earl of Essex, and his wife Lettice (Laetitia) (d. 1634), daughter of Sir Francis Knollys. Small (300px) He was the second son of Walter Devereux, first Earl of Essex and Lettice Knollys. But Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, who once drew a sword on his sovereign, was no ordinary nuisance. Give this article. VVith his five propositions propounded to his armie, at his late siege at Shrewsbury. Select search scope, currently: catalog all catalog, articles, website, & more in one search; catalog books, media & more in the Stanford Libraries' collections; articles+ journal articles & other e-resources Type of Resource. Small (300px) Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Robert Devereux, the son of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex and Lettice Knollys, was born in 1566. His mother was related to Anne Boleyn. It has been claimed that Robert's father was really Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and his real mother was Queen Elizabeth. Division. A miniature. 17 December 1601- the Elizabethan 'Poor Law' is passed; it has a profound effect upon English society . Essex, Robert Devereux, 2d earl of dvrooks, roo, rks , 15671601, English courtier and favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of ," in The New Student's Reference Work, Chicago: F.E. "The 1590 Lumley Inventory: Hilliard, Segar and the Earl of Essex. Download Robert Devereux,2nd Earl of Essex by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger and other public domain artworks on Artvee William Parker, 13th Baron Morley, 4th Baron Monteagle (1575 1 July 1622), was an English peer, best known for his role in the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot.In 1605 Parker was due to attend the opening of Parliament.He was a member of the House of Lords as Lord Monteagle, the title on his mother's side. Filip Skippon, Oliver Cromwell, Robert Essex and earl Warwick 1643.jpg 2,138 2,703; 655 KB. On this day in history, 28th September 1599, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, strode into Queen Elizabeth I's bedchamber unannounced and saw the Queen without her makeup or wig, without her "mask of youth". Devereux, Robert, 2nd Earl of Essex, son of preceding, was born in Herefordshire, 10th November 1567. In 1601, he led an abortive coup d'tat against the "Anne of Denmark: Biog Bibliography. The Earl of Essex's Secret Birth (Robert Devereux's Genealogy and the Queen Elizabeth Connection) excerpt from the book: Francis Bacon: The Last of the Tudors 1921 . Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. 300px. Henry abandoned the siege in April. The Earl of Essex. His father died when he was four years old and his mother married Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeths favorite courtier. 24 Apr 2022. Genre. More Details Cite This Item Image ID 1233170. Robert had 2 sisters: Dorothy Percy Countess of Northumberland and Penelope Blount Countess of Devonshire. Select search scope, currently: catalog all catalog, articles, website, & more in one search; catalog books, media & more in the Stanford Libraries' collections; articles+ journal articles & other e-resources Permalink. All download options. The thin natural resin varnish has not discolored significantly. The following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. Possibly the most well-known Earls of Essex were Thomas Cromwell (c. 1485 1540) (sixth creation), chief minister to King Henry Essex was the son of Elizabeth Is favourite, the second Earl of Essex. still image. He entered at Cambridge when but ten years of age, and at fourteen received the degree of Master of Arts. Copy. Frederick of Mompelgard (d. 1608) became the Duke of Wurttemberg in 1593. Tall and handsome, he soon becomes a favourite at court, so close to the queen many wonder if they are lovers. Succeeding to the earldom on the death (1576) of his father, he came under the guardianship of Lord Burghley and soon won favor at court. Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex, was 34 years old when his head fell to the executioners axe. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Robert Devereux now inherited the earldom and the family estates from his father. By virtue of succeeding to his title as a minor, Essex became a ward of the crown. He was taken by William Cecil, Lord Burghley, the lord treasurer and master of the Court of Wards. He was the second son of Walter Devereux, first Earl of Essex and Lettice Knollys. Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1565-1601. The love-hate relationship between queen and courtier continued throughout the 1590s. Margaret Hoby. Download Andean Archaeology Iii books, The third volume Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646 -- Poetry. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. Genre. Because his father, Robert Devereux, 2nd earl of Essex, had been executed for treason (1601), Devereux had to obtain See also what's at your library, or elsewhere. The most acclaimed English soldier of his day, Norreys participated in every Elizabethan theatre of war: in the Wars of Religion in University of Victoria Library; original in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Devereux Family traces its descent from Robert D'Evereux, who came over with William the Conqueror and settled in Hereford. 25 February 1601 - Robert Devereux, the earl of Essex, is executed for leading a rebellion against Queen Elizabeth I . H.D.Traill. In religion, she was relatively tolerant and avoided systematic persecution. Type of Resource. Clippings. R obert Devereux was the eldest son of the second Earl of Essex, who was executed for treason by Queen Elizabeth in 1601. 300px. The mans name was Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, and his story is told in Sarah-Beth Watkins latest bite-size biography, Elizabeth Is Last Favourite: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. University of Victoria Library; original in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Genre. Medium Engraving and stipple engraving. All download options. Essex, Robert Devereux, 3d earl of, 15911646, English parliamentary general; son of Robert Devereux, 2d earl of Essex. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Download Andean Archaeology Iii books, The third volume He had arrived at Elizabeth Is court when he was hardly into his twenties. Grandpapa on his mothers side was Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeths spymaster. II." He was the second son of Walter Devereux, first Earl of Essex and Lettice Knollys. Division. His sympathies being on the parliamentary side, he was appointed commander-in-chief as soon as war came. Aristocratic commander of the Parliamentarian army for the first three years of the English Civil War. Clippings. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Read in app. Essex was the son of Elizabeth I's favourite, and was 10 when his father was executed. He entered at Cambridge when but ten years of age, and at fourteen received the degree of Master of Arts. Genre. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. After the Armada, the war with Spain continued, problems in Ireland escalated and the death of Elizabeth's closest friends and advisers, including Dudley (1588), Walsingham (1590), Hatton (1591) and An elegie vpon the death of the right honorable, most noble, worthily-renowned, and truly valiant lord, Robert, Earle of Essex & Evve &c. His Excellency, late Lord Generall of all the forces raised by the Parliament of England in defence of the Protestant religion. Anyone can read what you share. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, was born in Netherwood on 10 November 1565 to Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, and Lettice Knollys. still image. Copy. 246 Index Croatia, war in, 183, 1914 language and literature of, 192 Dekker, Thomas, 11011 Denmark, 5, 44, 1534, 15865 Devereux, Robert, see Essex dialect: ideolect and invented Essex had been confirmed as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland on 30th December 1598 and he left England on 27th March 1599, arriving in Dublin on Robert Devereux (15651601), second earl of Essex, was the most prominent courtier of the late sixteenth century, a poet in his own right as well as a leading literary patron of the period. Genre. Devereux was the highest ranking aristocrat who supported Parliament when the war started in 1642, and led the Parliamentary armies for three years. Robert Devereux, 3rd earl of Essex, (born January 1591, Londondied Sept. 14, 1646, London), English nobleman who commanded, with notable lack of success, the Parliamentary army against Charles Is forces in the first three years of the English Civil Wars. Collections Menu. Clippings. "Anne of Denmark: Biog 300px. A Compendium of Irish Biography. But Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, who once drew a sword on his sovereign, was no ordinary nuisance. Author: William Isbell Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 0387289402 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 523 View: 4264 Buy on Amazon: Check Price Get Book. After a failed coup d'tat against Elizabeth I, Robert Devereux was beheaded at the Tower of London on 25 February 1601. Artist T. A. Frederick of Mompelgard (d. 1608) became the Duke of Wurttemberg in 1593. 1878. Religion and Parliament; The rising middle class; Elizabeth and Essex. Above: Robert Devereux, second earl of EssexWalters tendency towards rash and imprudent behaviour foreshadowed the later conduct of his son and heir, the far more infamous Robert, in the 1590s. Devereaux was born on month day 1565, at birth place, to Walter, 1st Earl of Essex, Devereux and Lettice Devereux, Countess of Essex and Countess of Leicester, Dudley (born Knollys). 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. Piper, David. On the evening of Sunday, the 8 th of February 1601, Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, was arrested along with the Earl of Southampton for his march of rebellion against the Queen. He was the Queens favourite who turned traitor. Robert Devereux was the son of the Queen Elizabeths favourite the dashing one that managed to get himself executed for treason in 1601. Download Options. Essex, Robert Devereux, 2d earl of dvrooks, roo, rks , 15671601, English courtier and favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. Essex was a hero brought to the block by pride and soaring ambition and his Bust of RobertDevereux 3rd Earl of Essex.jpg 640 544; 105 KB. The result was just as dismal. All download options. The truth is far more complex, as each had what the other yearned for. 760px. In religion, she was relatively tolerant and avoided systematic persecution. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex after Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger oil on canvas, probably 17th century (circa 1596) Robert, 2nd Earl of Essex attributed to Nicholas Hilliard watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, circa 1587. See also what's at your library, or elsewhere. He received a letter; it appears that someone, presumably a fellow History of the Art of War Within the Framework of Political History: The Modern Era. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, was one of the most intriguing men of the Elizabethan period. The Earl of Essex. Robert Devereux was born on the 19th November 1566 (some say 10th November 1565) at Netherwood, Herefordshire and was the son of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex, and his wife Lettice Knollys.