Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
[born 24 Jun 1532, died 4 Sep 1588]
A favourite and close friend of Elizabeth I of England from her first year on the throne until his death.
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 | Death and the Virgin: Elizabeth, Dudley and the Mysterious Fate of Amy Robsart Chris Skidmore Hardcover 2010-02-25 Weidenfeld & Nicolson Price From: $22.71 (as of 2010-09-08 13:41:13 PST) | Elizabeth came to the throne in 1558 a 25-year-old virgin - the most prized catch in Christendom. For the first ten years of her reign, one matter dominated above all others: the question of who the queen was to marry and when she would produce an heir. Elizabeth's life as England's Virgin Queen is one of the most celebrated in history. Christopher Skidmore takes a fresh look at the familiar story of a queen with the stomach of a man, steadfastly refusing to marry for the sake of her realm, and reveals a very different picture: of a vulnerable young woman, in love with her suitor, Robert Dudley. Had it not been for the mysterious and untimely death of his wife, Amy Robsart, Elizabeth might have one day been able to marry Dudley, since Amy was believed to be dying of breast cancer. Instead, the suspicious circumstances surrounding Amy Robsart's death would cast a long shadow over Elizabeth's life, preventing any hope of a union with Dudley and ultimately shaping the course of Tudor history. Using newly discovered evidence from the archives, Christopher Skidmore is able to put an end to centuries of speculation as to the true causes of her death. This is the story of a remarkable and frenetic period in Elizabeth's life: a tale of love, death and tragedy, exploring the dramatic early life of England's Virgin Queen. |
 | Elizabeth Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC 2002-11-05 Universal Studios Price From: $1.99 (as of 2010-09-08 13:27:54 PST) | One of the big Elizabethan-era films of 1998, Shekhar Kapur's Elizabeth serves up a brimming goblet of religious tension, political conspiracy, sex, violence, and war. England in 1554 is in financial and religious turmoil as the ailing Queen "Bloody" Mary attempts to restore Catholicism as the national faith. She has no heir, and her greatest fear--that her Protestant half-sister Elizabeth will assume the throne after her death--is realized. Still, the late Queen Mary has her loyalists. The newly crowned Elizabeth finds herself knee-deep in dethroning schemes while also dodging assassination attempts. Her advisers (including Sir William Cecil, superbly played by Richard Attenborough) beg her to marry any one of her would-be suitors to stabilize England's empire. No matter that she already has a lover. The passionate Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes) is married, however, and shows he cannot stand up to the growing strength of the Queen. With the help of her aide Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), Elizabeth strikes against her enemies before they get to her first. But her rise ultimately entails rejecting love and marriage to redefine herself as the indisputable Virgin Queen. Cate Blanchett's Oscar-nominated performance as the naive and vibrant princess who becomes the stubborn and knowing queen is both severe and sympathetic. Her ethereal, pale beauty is equal parts fire and ice, her delivery of such lines as "There will be only one mistress here and no master!" expressed with command rather than hysterics. As striking as Blanchett's performance is the film's lavish and dramatic production design. The cold, dark sets paired with the lush costuming show the golden age of England's monarchy emerging from the Middle Ages. Rich velvet brushes over the dank stones while power is achieved at any price, and with such attention to physical detail, Elizabeth fully immerses you into its compelling chronicle of pioneering feminism and revisionist history. --Shannon Gee |
 | Elizabeth & Leicester: Power, Passion, Politics Sarah Gristwood Hardcover 2007-11-01 Viking Adult Price From: $4.95 (as of 2010-09-08 13:01:08 PST) | Few relationships fire our imagination like that of Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley—the love affair immortalized in Philippa Gregory’s The Virgin’s Lover—but nearly fifty years have passed since a book has been dedicated solely to their lifelong love. Soon after Elizabeth became queen she scandalized the royal court with her passionate obsession with the married Robert Dudley. When Dudley’s wife mysteriously died two years later, there was rampant speculation that Elizabeth and Dudley would marry. Instead, over the next decades they formed a working partnership and an intimate bond of mutual dependence. Robert advised Elizabeth, serving as her counselor, unofficial consort, and army commander. He guarded her sickbed and represented her on state occasions. But despite her devotion, Elizabeth humiliated him, made him act as a go-between with her other suitors, and tried to imprison him when he finally remarried. Fueled by scandal and intrigue, this royal relationship was never dull. Elizabeth & Leicester is an intimate, startling portrait of two people who transformed their age. For those who adore reading about the royals and the many fans of the Emmy Award- winning miniseries Elizabeth I and feature film Elizabeth, this is a story of enduring love that continues to speak to us today. |
 | Elizabeth & Leicester Sarah Gristwood Paperback 2008-07-02 Bantam Price From: $9.06 (as of 2010-09-08 13:00:12 PST) | Power, passion, politics: The real story behind the romance of two of the most powerful people in Tudor history. |
 | Elizabeth (Spotlight Series) AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC 2007-09-18 Universal Studios Price From: $5.75 (as of 2010-09-08 14:02:02 PST) | Academy Award-winners Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Richard Attenborough lead a distinguished cast in Elizabeth - the critically acclaimed epic of the Queen's turbulent and treacherous rise to power! Before the Golden Age, Elizabeth was a passionate and naïve girl who came to reign over a land divided by bloody turmoil. Amidst palace intrigues and attempted assassinations, the young Queen is forced to become a cunning strategist while weighing the counsel of her mysterious advisors, thwarting her devious rivals, and denying her own desires for the good of her country. Relive the majesty and drama of one of history's greatest monarchs in this stunning production that was honored with 7 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture! |
![Elizabeth [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51xYRkIvd4L._SL160_.jpg) | Elizabeth [HD DVD] Color, Widescreen 2007-09-18 Universal Studios Price From: $13.50 (as of 2010-09-08 12:34:11 PST) | One of the big Elizabethan-era films of 1998, Shekhar Kapur's Elizabeth serves up a brimming goblet of religious tension, political conspiracy, sex, violence, and war. England in 1554 is in financial and religious turmoil as the ailing Queen "Bloody" Mary attempts to restore Catholicism as the national faith. She has no heir, and her greatest fear--that her Protestant half-sister Elizabeth will assume the throne after her death--is realized. Still, the late Queen Mary has her loyalists. The newly crowned Elizabeth finds herself knee-deep in dethroning schemes while also dodging assassination attempts. Her advisers (including Sir William Cecil, superbly played by Richard Attenborough) beg her to marry any one of her would-be suitors to stabilize England's empire. No matter that she already has a lover. The passionate Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes) is married, however, and shows he cannot stand up to the growing strength of the Queen. With the help of her aide Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush), Elizabeth strikes against her enemies before they get to her first. But her rise ultimately entails rejecting love and marriage to redefine herself as the indisputable Virgin Queen. Cate Blanchett's Oscar-nominated performance as the naive and vibrant princess who becomes the stubborn and knowing queen is both severe and sympathetic. Her ethereal, pale beauty is equal parts fire and ice, her delivery of such lines as "There will be only one mistress here and no master!" expressed with command rather than hysterics. As striking as Blanchett's performance is the film's lavish and dramatic production design. The cold, dark sets paired with the lush costuming show the golden age of England's monarchy emerging from the Middle Ages. Rich velvet brushes over the dank stones while power is achieved at any price, and with such attention to physical detail, Elizabeth fully immerses you into its compelling chronicle of pioneering feminism and revisionist history. --Shannon Gee |
 | Elizabeth: The Acclaimed Saga of England's Virgin Queen Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC 2002-05-28 A&E Home Video Price From: $6.14 (as of 2010-09-08 13:28:30 PST) | One of the most important rulers in history, Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time when England was under threat of annexation from abroad and collapse from within. When she died after a reign of 45 years, she left behind a nation protected by the greatest navy on earth and in the midst of a cultural explosion she made possible. Hosted by the world-renowned historian David Starkey (author of Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne) ELIZABETH explores the life and rule of the woman who gave her name to an era. A compelling blend of dramatic re-creations and incisive commentary brings alive the courtly intrigues and epic conflicts that shaped her reign, opens a window into the Queen's private struggles and convictions, and examines her monumental legacy. The four volumes in this epic set are From the Prison to the Palace, The Virgin Queen, Heart of a King and Gloriana. |
 | Fire Over England Black & White, DVD, NTSC 1998-04-07 Lumivision Price From: Unknown (as of 2010-09-08 12:44:59 PST) | Fire Over England' DVD, Vivien Leigh (1937), New & Sealed This is a terrific, interesting historical saga about an Englishman(Laurence Olivier)spying in Spain during their 1500s conflict. Full of action and adventure. Flora Robson is outstanding as Queen Elizabeth I. Almost flawless portrayals from Raymond Massey, Leslie Banks, Morton Selten, Cecil Mainwaring and the lovely Vivien Leigh. Highly recommended. Director: William K. Howard Starring: Flora Robson .... Queen Elizabeth I of England Raymond Massey .... King Philip II of Spain Leslie Banks .... 'Robin', the Earl of Leicester Laurence Olivier .... Michael Ingolby Vivien Leigh .... Cynthia Morton Selten .... Lord Burleigh Tamara Desni .... Elena Lyn Harding .... Sir Richard Ingolby George Thirlwell .... Mr. Lawrence Gregory Henry Oscar .... Spanish Ambassador Robert Rendel .... Don Miguel (as Robert Rendell) Robert Newton .... Don Pedro Donald Calthrop .... Don Escobal Charles Carson .... Adm. Valdez |
 | Fire Over England (1937) NTSC 2007-10-14 Reel Classic Films Price From: $9.95 (as of 2010-09-08 13:06:52 PST) | Customer Review: I don't know what the producers of this dvd movie were thinking when they attempted to take a full screen image format and put it into widescreen on dvd, but it didn't work. In fact it failed miserably. Every image, be it vegetable, animal, or mineral appeared short, thick, and heavy as if each had evolved in substance on a planet where the gravitational pull squashes everything under its weight as it would, perhaps, somewhere on the planet Venus. Needless to say, I didn't watch "Fire Over England" in its present form from beginning to end. Consequently I have no idea what this movie is about, and much less whether it might be worth watching since it was too laughable to look at from the start. |
 | Lady Jane Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC 2003-02-18 Paramount Price From: $22.84 (as of 2010-09-08 13:21:37 PST) | The story of Lady Jane Grey, cousin to Henry the VIII, who found herself Queen of England for 9 days in 1553, at the age of 16. Genre: Feature Film-Drama Rating: PG13 Release Date: 12-DEC-2003 Media Type: DVD |
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