Devereux

Devereux
/dev"euh rooh'/, n.
Robert, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1566-1601, British statesman, soldier, and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I.

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(as used in expressions)
Essex Robert Devereux 2nd earl of
Essex Robert Devereux 3rd earl of
Essex Walter Devereux 1st earl of

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