EDWARD DE VERE (1550 – 1604) by Janet LessinUpdated November 8, 2025 Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of OxfordLord Great Chamberlain of England(believed by some to have authored the works attributed to William Shakespeare — my 13-times-removed first cousin) Born: 12 April 1550 • Hedingham Castle, Essex, EnglandDied: 24 June 1604 • Hackney, Greater London, …
