Edward la Zouche

English diplomat and 11th Baron Zouche

Edward la Zouche - English diplomat and 11th Baron Zouche
Born

1556
469 years ago

Died

August 18th, 1625
399 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

Links & References

Served as a diplomat during the early 17th century. Held the title of 11th Baron Zouche. Participated in negotiations and diplomatic missions that shaped relations during his lifetime, particularly between England and other European powers. Engaged in courtly matters and political affairs typical of the English nobility of that era. His work contributed to the understanding of diplomatic relations in a period of transition in England's foreign policies.

Held the title of 11th Baron Zouche

Engaged in early 17th-century diplomacy

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