Earl of Essex

Earl of Essex is a title that has been held by several families and individuals, of which the best-known and most closely associated with the title was Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1566 - 1601). Other notable individuals to have held the title were:

• Thomas of Woodstock, son of King Edward III of England (1355 - 1397)
• Thomas Cromwell (1485 - 1540)
• Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex (1541 - 1576)
• Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (1591 - 1646)
• Arthur Capel, 1st Earl of Essex (1631-1683)