Birth of Robert Devereux
Birth of Robert Devereux, son of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1591 in England
Explore 11 historical events and records for England in 1591.
Historical records for England in 1591
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November
Death of Christopher Hatton
Death of Christopher Hatton
December
Burial
Buried in St Pauls Cathedral, a State Funeral taking place at the Old St Pauls Cathedral
Other events (month unknown)
Catholic League
Commands a small force sent to France supporting Henry IV against the Catholic League
Catholic League
Prevents the Catholic League occupying Normandy & uniting Brittany with Flanders
Commands a small force sent to France supporting Henry IV against the
Commands a small force sent to France supporting Henry IV against the Catholic League
Invasion of France
Aids Henry IV & the Dutch & German Protestants
Invasion of France
Sends 3,000 troops to Brittany against the Spaniards
Invasion of France
Prevents the Catholic League occupying Normandy & uniting Brittany with Flanders
Marriage
Marries Elizabeth Throckmorton in secret, a Maid of Honour to Elizabeth I
Siege of Rouen
Sends 3,000 under the Earl of Essex to besiege Rouen
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