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
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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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