Robert Radclyffe, 5th Earl of Sussex
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Robert Radclyffe, 5th Earl of Sussex, KG (12 June 1573 – 22 September 1629) was the son of Henry Radclyffe, 4th Earl of Sussex.
He fought in several military campaigns under Robert Devereux, the second Earl of Essex. He was made a knight of the Order of the Garter due to his involvement in the taking of Cadiz. He was implicated in the Earl of Essex´s Rebellion.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant
Title last held by
The Lord Burghley |
Lord Lieutenant of Essex jointly with The Earl of Warwick 1625–1629 1603–1629 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Warwick The Earl of Portland |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by Henry Radclyffe |
Earl of Sussex 1593–1629 |
Succeeded by Edward Radclyffe |
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