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Signature of Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford

Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford

English peer and courtier of the Elizabethan era (1550-1604)

† 1604-06-24 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 22 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was born on April 12, 1550 in Hedingham Castle and died on June 24, 1604 in London Borough of Hackney, aged 54. Recorded occupations: poet, courtier and writer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Positions held include Lord Great Chamberlain. Educated at St John's College and Queens' College.

At a glance
Born
April 12, 1550 · Hedingham Castle
Died
June 24, 1604 · London Borough of Hackney
Age at death
54
Citizenship
Kingdom of England
Occupations
poet, courtier, writer
Positions held
Lord Great Chamberlain
Education
St John's College, Queens' College
Wikipedia editions
22 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q374210 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford on Wikipedia.

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