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(the) Earl of Leicester — the Earl of Leicester [the Earl of Leicester] born (Robert Dudley c. 1532–88) an English ↑nobleman and soldier who was a close friend of Queen ↑Elizabeth I. He was suspected of murdering his wife Amy Robsart in 1560 in order to be free to marry… … Useful english dictionary
Earl of Leicester — Lord Leicester redirects here. You may be looking for Lord Leycester, the name of several things in and around Warwick, United Kingdom. The title Earl of Leicester (pronounced Lester ) was created in the 12th century in the Peerage of England… … Wikipedia
Earl of Leicester's Men — ▪ English theatrical company also called Leicester s Men, earliest organized Elizabethan acting company. Formed in 1559 from members of the Earl of Leicester s household, the troupe performed at court the following year. A favourite of… … Universalium
Earl of Leicester — Der Titel eines Earls of Leicester (ausgesprochen Lester ) wurde im 12. Jahrhundert innerhalb der Peerage of England geschaffen; heute ist er ein Titel innerhalb der Peerage of the United Kingdom, der 1837 verliehen wurde. Der Stammsitz des Earls … Deutsch Wikipedia
Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (seventh creation) — The Earl of Leicester Member of Parliament for Norfolk In office 1807 – 1832 Preceded by … Wikipedia
Thomas Coke, 1. Earl of Leicester — The Earl of Leicester. Thomas Coke, 1. Earl of Leicester KB (* 1697; † 1759) war ein englischer Großgrundbesitzer, Mäzen und Politiker. Er war der Sohn von Edward Coke und dessen Frau Carey Newton. Als junger Mann ging er für sechs Jahre auf … Deutsch Wikipedia
Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester — Infobox Officeholder honorific prefix = name =Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester honorific suffix = imagesize = small caption = order = office = Chief Justiciar of England term start =October 1155 term end =April 5, 1168 vicepresident =… … Wikipedia
Earl of Leicester — noun an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208 1265) • Syn: ↑Montfort, ↑Simon de Montfort • Instance Hypernyms: ↑earl … Useful english dictionary
Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester — (24 June 1532/1533 ndash; 4 September 1588) was the long standing favourite of Elizabeth I of England. He was born a younger son of the 1st Duke of Northumberland, who was executed in 1553 for his part in the attempt to put Lady Jane Grey on the… … Wikipedia
Robert Dudley, 1. Earl of Leicester — Robert Dudley, von Nicholas Hilliard, 1576 Robert Dudley, 1. Earl of Leicester [ˈlɛstə] (* 24. Juni 1532; † 4. September 1588 in Cornbury, Oxfordshire) war der wichtigste Favorit Elisabeths I. von ihrer Thronbesteigung bis zu seinem Tod,… … Deutsch Wikipedia
