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Amy Dudley, née Robsart (7 June 1532 – 8 September 1560) was the first wife of Lord Robert Dudley, favourite of Elizabeth I. She is primarily known for her death, which was caused by falling down a flight of stairs. As she was apparently suffering from an illness, and her husband was hoping to marry the Queen after her death, he was suspected by many to have been involved in her demise. Her fate became a popular subject of speculation, especially in the 19th century.
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  • Amy Dudley

    Amy Dudley

    Amy Dudley, née Robsart (7 June 1532 – 8 September 1560) was the first wife of Lord Robert Dudley, favourite of Elizabeth I. She is primarily known for her death, which was caused by falling down a flight of stairs. As she was apparently suffering from an...

  • Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester

    Robert Dudley 1st Earl Of Leicester

    Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester KG (1532 - 1588), was a favourite and close friend of Elizabeth I of England from her first year on the throne until his death. For many years he was a suitor for the Queens hand; she giving him reason to hope. H...

  • Lettice Knollys

    Lettice Knollys

    Lettice Knollys ( /ˈnoʊlz/ nohlz, sometimes called Laetitia, also known as Lettice Devereux or Lettice Dudley), Countess of Essex and Countess of Leicester (8 November 1543[1] – 25 December 1634), was an English noblewoman and mother to the courtiers Robe...

  • William Cecil

    William Cecil

    William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley KG PC (1520 - 1598) was an English statesman, the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign, twice Secretary of State (1550–53 and 1558–72) and Lord High Treasurer from 1572. Albert Pollard says, "From 1558...

  • Elizabeth I of England

    Elizabeth I Of England

    Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603) was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, the childless Elizabeth was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.Elizabeth was the daughter ...