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Tudor

Essex March through London 1601

1601
Middlesex, England
Also known as: Essex Rebellion march 1601 · Earl of Essex march through City 1601
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Middlesex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Earl of Essex rebels
Forces
Crown forces c.500–1,000.
VS
Victor
Elizabeth I (crown)
Forces
Essex c.200–300
Outcome
Essex leads about 200 followers through the City of London calling for popular support; citizens do not rise and streets remain hostile or empty
The Battle

History & Significance

The failure of Londoners to support Essex march through the City in February 1601 instantly doomed the rebellion and forced a desperate retreat to Essex House.

Casualties & Losses

None on the march itself

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Essex March through London 1601

The Jewel Tower
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
The Chapter House and Pyx Chamber in the abbey cloisters, Westminster Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
Baynard's Castle, 78m south-west of St Benet Metropolitan Welsh Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
The Globe Theatre
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
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