Robert, Lord Dudley, whom Queen Elizabeth I appointed as Master of
the Horse on her accession the previous year, establishes himself
as her chief favourite.
Citation:
Editors. "Robert, Lord Dudley becomes chief favourite of Elizabeth I".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011
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