BattlefieldsEssex Rebellion — Essex House Final Siege February 1601
Tudor

Essex Rebellion — Essex House Final Siege February 1601

1601
England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
Forces
Essex and approx 60 remaining supporters
VS
Victor
Royal forces
Forces
Royal force with artillery
Outcome
Essex surrendered; tried and executed for treason; rebellion entirely crushed.
The Battle

History & Significance

After the failure of his march through the City, Essex returned to his Strand house where he barricaded himself with his remaining supporters. Lord Admiral Nottingham besieged the house with cannon; Essex surrendered after negotiation. Several hostages including Archbishop of Canterbury Whitgift were held briefly.

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