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Robert 3rd Earl Essex
ROBERT DEVEREUX. third earl of ESSEX Served in wars of the Palatinate, second in Command against Scottish Covenanters. Date: 1591 - 1646
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1591 1646 Command Covenanters Devereux Essex Palatinate Served Wars
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In this striking portrait, Robert Devereux, the 3rd Earl of Essex, is depicted in regal attire, exuding confidence and authority. Born in 1591, Essex was an English nobleman and soldier who rose to prominence during the late Elizabethan and early Stuart eras. He served his country with distinction in various military campaigns, most notably in the Palatinate Wars against the Spanish and the Scottish Covenanters. Essex's military career began in earnest in 1618 when he was appointed as the second-in-command to the Earl of Marlborough in the Palatinate Wars. This conflict arose from the Spanish occupation of the Palatinate, a German territory, and involved a coalition of European powers, including England, against the Spanish. Essex's bravery and leadership were on full display during this campaign, and he gained a reputation as a capable and determined soldier. However, Essex's military exploits were not limited to the Palatinate. In 1639, he was appointed as the Lieutenant-General of the Horse in Scotland, where he led the English forces against the Scottish Covenanters. The Covenanters were a religious and political movement that sought to reform the Church of Scotland and establish greater autonomy from English rule. The conflict between the English forces, led by Essex, and the Covenanters, led by the Marquess of Montrose, was fierce and protracted. Despite his military successes, Essex's political fortunes were less fortunate. He fell out of favor with King Charles I, and in 1646, he was arrested and tried for treason. Essex was ultimately found guilty and executed, bringing an end to a remarkable military career. This portrait of Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, captures the essence of a soldier and statesman who dedicated his life to serving his country, even in the face of political adversity. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of the Elizabethan and Stuart eras and the men and women who shaped them.
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