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Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex, was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I of England. He was a courtier, soldier, and politician who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and was a major figure in the Elizabethan era. He was known for his military successes in Ireland and Europe, as well as his close relationship with the Queen. He was ultimately executed for treason in 1601.