Leicester's Men — The Earl of Leicester s Men was a playing company or troupe of actors in English Renaissance theatre, active mainly in the 1570s and 1580s in the reign of Elizabeth I. In many respects, it was the major company in Elizabethan drama of its time,… … Wikipedia
Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester — Not to be confused with Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester. There was also a Simon IV, Lord of Lippe. Seal of Simon IV de Montfort Simon IV de Montfort, Seigneur de Montfort l Amaury, 5th Earl of Leicester (1160 – 25 June 1218), also known… … Wikipedia
Montfort, Simon de, Earl Of Leicester — ▪ French noble born c. 1208, , Montfort, Ile de France, Fr. died Aug. 4, 1265, Evesham, Worcestershire, Eng. leader of the baronial revolt against King Henry III and ruler of England for less than a year. Simon de Montfort, wholly… … Universalium
Robert de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Leicester — and Count of Meulan (1049 ndash; June 5, 1118) was a powerful English and French nobleman, revered as one of the wisest men of his age. Chroniclers speak highly of his eloquence, his learning, and three kings of England valued his counsel.He… … Wikipedia
Earl Shilton — Infobox UK place official name= Earl Shilton country = England os grid reference= SP472980 latitude= 52.57777 longitude= 1.30491 map type= Leicestershire civil parish= population = shire district= Hinckley and Bosworth shire county=… … Wikipedia
Queen's Men — This is about Queen Elizabeth s playing company. See also Queen Anne s Men. The Queen s Men was an Elizabethan playing company that operated between 1583 and 1595. It was a popular company and its patron was Queen Elizabeth I. Among its actors… … Wikipedia
Earl of Winchilsea and Nottingham — Daniel Finch, 7th Earl of Winchilsea and 2nd Earl of Nottingham Earl of Winchilsea and Earl of Nottingham are two titles in the Peerage of England held by the Finch family that have been united under a single holder since 1729. The Finch family… … Wikipedia
Earl of Sutherland — Earldom of Sutherland Creation date 1230 Created by Alexander II of Scotland Peerage Peerage of Scotland First holder … Wikipedia
Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford — The Earl of Oxford Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, unknown artist after lost orig … Wikipedia
Ranulph de Gernon, 2nd Earl of Chester — Ranulf IV, also known as Sir Ranulph de Meschines or Ranulph de Gernon inherited his palatine earldom in 1128 aged 28, upon the death of his father who was descended from the Counts of Bayeux, Calvados Normandy. Infobox succession combo subject… … Wikipedia