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Robert Sidney, 1st earl of Leicester: Quick Facts

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Born November 19, 1563 • England • (Birthday in 4 days)
Died July 13, 1626 (aged 62) • England

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Robert Sidney, 1st earl of Leicester, detail of a painting by an unknown artist, c. 1588; in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
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