Birth of Walter Devereux
Birth of Walter Devereux
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Walter Devereux Biography and Timeline
Follow Walter Devereux through 10 dated historical records for England.
Walter Devereux, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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1539–1576Years on this page
1539
1541
Birth of Walter Devereux
Walter Devereux is born and later becomes Earl of Essex, military commander in Ireland and father of Elizabeth I's later favourite Robert Devereux.
1569
Rebellion of Westmorland
Suppresses the northern rebellion. The Catholic Earls of Northumberland & Westmorland revolt & seize Durham
1572
Peerage
Created Earl of Essex
1573
Execution of Essex
Executes Brian MacPhelim. Attempts to suppress rebellion led by Sorley boy MacDonnell
1574
Earl Marshal
Appointed Earl Marshal of Ireland by Elizabeth I
1575
Rebellion of Rebels in Ulster
Defeats Turlouh Luineach & massacres hundreds of followers of Sorley boy
Rebellion of Rebels in Ulster
Defeats Turlouh Luineach & massacres hundreds of followers of Sorley boy
1576
Death of Walter Devereux
Death of Walter Devereux
Burial
Burial of Walter Devereux, Carmarthen Castle, Wales
Records, sources and methodology
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