Who was Robert Dudley?

Robert Dudley (1563–1613) was born in Maidstone, Kent, England and died in Newcastle, Northumberland, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Dudley 1563–1613

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1563 · Maidstone, Kent, England

Died 7 May 1613 · Newcastle, Northumberland, England

Spouse Benetta Dering

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The story of Robert Dudley began in 1563 in Maidstone, Kent, England. Robert Dudley married benetta dering. Robert Dudley passed away in 1613 in Newcastle, Northumberland, England.

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Birth of Robert Dudley in Maidstone, Kent, England

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Death of Robert Dudley in Newcastle, Northumberland, England

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: Robert Dudley (1563–1613) was born in Maidstone, Kent, England and died in Newcastle, Northumberland, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Robert Dudley PTP

1563–1613

Maidstone, Kent, England