Birthdate: April 12, 1550
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hedingham Castle, England
Died: June 24, 1604
Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, was a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era, known for his patronage of the arts. He was a lyric poet and playwright, praised for supporting various literary, religious, musical, and medical works. Oxford was also recognized for his skills in jousting and his travels, composing love poetry and being esteemed as a playwright. Despite a falling out with Queen Elizabeth I, he continued to receive financial support from her until his death in 1604.
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