Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick
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Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick KB, PC (May/June 1587 – 19 April 1658) was an English naval officer, politician and peer who commanded the Parliamentarian navy during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. A Puritan, he was also lord of the Manor of Hunningham.[1]
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Earl of Warwick | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Essex | |
In office 1625–1642 | |
Governor of Guernsey | |
In office 1643–1645 | |
Member of Parliament for Essex | |
In office April 1614 – June 1614 | |
Member of Parliament for Maldon | |
In office February 1610 – February 1611 | |
Personal details | |
Born | May/June 1587 Leez Priory, Essex |
Died | 18 April 1658(1658-04-18) (aged 70) Holborn, London |
Resting place | Holy Cross Church, Felsted |
Spouse(s) | Frances Hatton (m. 1605) Susan Rowe (m. c. 1625) Eleanor Wortley (m. 1646) |
Children | 5, including Anne, Robert and Charles |
Parent(s) | Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick Penelope Devereux |
Alma mater | Emmanuel College, Cambridge |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | Wars of the Three Kingdoms |
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