Robert Devereux

• Robert Devereux was the Earl of Essex
• Essex was the stepson of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester a Privy Councillor who was favoured by Elizabeth.
• Essex was young, eloquent & good-looking and ambitious but could also be short-tempered which ultimately was his downfall.
• Essex was gifted the monopoly of sweet wine which was keeping it in the family as it was his step-dad's monopoly.
• Essex was considered a military hero.
• In 1595, Elizabeth made Essex a Privy Councillor.
• Essex managed to annoy the Queen by secretly marrying.
• Essex was also disrespectful to Elizabeth making him quickly unfavourable.
• Like his step-dad Dudley, Essex also hates the Cecil's.