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Queen Elizabeth striking the Earl of Essex, 1773. During a dispute with his cousin Queen Elizabeth I, Robert Devereux, 2nd earl of Essex, (1567-1601), English soldier and courtier

Francis Russel the Earl of Bedford, 1900. Creator: Cook
Francis Russel the 2d. Earl of Bedford. Portrait of Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford (c1527-1585), English nobleman, soldier and politician, and godfather to Francis Drake

Essex House, Putney, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Essex House, Putney, (c1878). House in the village of Putney near the River Thames, (now part of greater London). Essex House is thought to have been built

Crypt, the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick, Warwickshire, 2010. St Marys Church was founded in 1123 by Roger de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Warwick

Tournament of the Earl of Warwick, 16th century (1906). John Dudley, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1527-1554), and his brothers Ambrose (1530-1590) and Robert (1533-1588)

Ships at La Rochelle, France, in 1372, c1804 (1906). A depiction of the naval Battle of La Rochelle from the Chronicle of Jean Froissart

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington and 2nd Earl of Cork, 1892 (1934). A Cavalier, Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington, 2nd Earl of Cork (1612-1698)

Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood, British politician, 1830. Artist: Page
Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood, British politician, 1830. The Earl of Harewood (1767-1841) was a peer and Member of Parliament

Letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to William Cecil, 1st July 1596. Artist: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
Letter from Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, to William Cecil, 1st July 1596. Letter written from the port of Cadiz (which Essex refers to as Cales ), to William Cecil, Lord Burghley

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"The 2nd Earl of Essex: A Tale of Power, Politics, and Strife" In this captivating collection of images, we catch glimpses into the life and times of the 2nd Earl of Essex. From Queen Elizabeth striking him in a moment of heated confrontation to his powerful presence at the Tournament of the Earl of Warwick, these snapshots reveal a man embroiled in both triumph and turmoil. The portrait captures Francis Russel, the Earl of Bedford, exuding an air of regality in 1900. Painted by Cook, it showcases his noble stature and influence during that era. Similarly, Robert Devereux's portrait from 1933 remains shrouded in mystery as its creator is unknown. The intensity in his eyes hints at a complex character who navigated treacherous political waters. Essex House stands tall amidst Putney's landscape in an image dating back to around 1878. This grand residence was witness to countless intrigues and power struggles that defined the earl's life. Meanwhile, within the crypts beneath Warwickshire's Collegiate Church lies a testament to his legacy—a place where history intertwines with reverence. Traveling back centuries earlier to La Rochelle in France during 1372 through c1804 artwork reveals ships dotting its harbor—an indication that even beyond England's shores, Essex left an indelible mark on history. Richard Boyle—1st Earl Burlington and 2nd Earl Cork—stands resolute yet enigmatic in a portrait from 1892; he too played an influential role alongside Essex. Henry Lascelles' depiction as British politician from1830 portrays another facet connected to this lineage—a family entwined with politics for generations. And through letters penned by Robert Devereux himself—one addressed to Maurice Prince Orange (1865) and another written on July 1st, 1596, to William Cecil—we gain insight into his thoughts, ambitions, and the intricate web of relationships he navigated.