Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester was an English statesman and the favourite of Elizabeth I from her accession until his death. He was a suitor for the queen's hand for many years.
- Occupation
- politician, soldier
- Position held
- Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament, Member of the March 1553 Parliament, Member of the 1559 Parliament, favourite
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- June 24, 1532
- Died
- September 4, 1588