Duke of Leicester accepts Netherlands titles

Historical Context Note

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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.

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Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, accepts the title of Governor and Captain-General of the Netherlands from the Dutch rebels. However, he eventually has to withdraw this acceptance on the angry insistence of Queen Elizabeth, resigning in October of the same year.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Duke of Leicester accepts Netherlands titles". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15326, accessed 06 May 2024.]

15326 Duke of Leicester accepts Netherlands titles 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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