Who was Robert Sidney?

Robert Sidney (1563–1626) was born in Penshurst, Kent, England and died in Penshurst, Kent, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 21 generations of this lineage.

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Robert Sidney 1563–1626

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Nov 1563 · Penshurst, Kent, England

Died 13 Jul 1626 · Penshurst, Kent, England

Father Henry Sidney (1529–1586)

Mother Mary Dudley

Siblings Ambrosia Sidney, Elizabeth Sidney, Mary Margaret Sidney, Mary Sidney, Philip Sidney, Thomas Sidney

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Researchers connected through Robert Sidney 1563–1626

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Sidney

1529–1586

Mary Dudley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1563, Robert Sidney entered the world in Penshurst, Kent, England, born to henry sidney and mary dudley. Robert Sidney passed away in 1626 in Penshurst, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1563

Birth of Robert Sidney in Penshurst, Kent, England

Birth

1626

Death of Robert Sidney in Penshurst, Kent, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Sidney

This ancestor line traces from Ossory, Kilkenny, Ireland (1000) to Penshurst, Kent, England (1563) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Sidney (1563–1626) was born in Penshurst, Kent, England and died in Penshurst, Kent, England. 3 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, 3 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 21 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Robert Sidney's Ancestors

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Robert Sidney PTP

1563–1626

Penshurst, Kent, England

Parents

Henry Sidney PTP