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Ambrose Dudley Biography and Timeline

Follow Ambrose Dudley through 5 dated historical records for England.

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Ambrose Dudley, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1561–1563Years on this page

1561

25 December 1561

Peerage

Earl · Warwick · House / House of Dudley

Created Earl of Warwick during Elizabeth I's reign

Role range: 1561-1590

1562

October 1562

English Occupation of Le Havre

Commander at Le Havre · Le Havre · Warfare / French Wars of Religion

Ambrose Dudley commands English forces holding Le Havre

Role range: 1562-1598 – 1562-1563

1563

May 1563

English Defence of Le Havre

Commander at Le Havre · Le Havre · Warfare / French Wars of Religion

Warwick commands the English defence as French forces close on Le Havre

Role range: 1562-1598 – 1562-1563

June 1563

Plague in Le Havre Garrison

Commander at Le Havre · Le Havre · Warfare / French Wars of Religion

Plague weakens the English garrison during the siege of Le Havre

Role range: 1562-1598 – 1562-1563

29 July 1563

Surrender of Le Havre

Commander at Le Havre · Le Havre · Warfare / French Wars of Religion

Warwick surrenders Le Havre after French siege and plague losses

Role range: 1562-1598 – 1562-1563

Records, sources and methodology

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