The Earl of Leicester secretly marries Lettice Knollys

Historical Context Note

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Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, secretly marries Lettice Knollys, Viscountess Hereford. He is a longstanding favourite of Queen Elizabeth, who is furious when she hears the news of his remarriage.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Earl of Leicester secretly marries Lettice Knollys". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15234, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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