8 September 1560 – The Death of Amy Dudley, wife of Robert Dudley

Unknown lady by Levina Teerlinc, some say it is Amy Robsart
Unknown lady by Levina Teerlinc, some say it is Amy Robsart

On Sunday 8th September 1560, Amy Dudley (nee Robsart) died at Cumnor Place near Abingdon, her rented accommodation.

Her death is rather a mystery. Her body was found at the foot of the stairs when her servants returned from their day out at the Abingdon Fair and although the coroner ruled that Amy, “being alone in a certain chamber… accidentally fell precipitously down”, there were rumours and mutterings that her husband, Robert Dudley, and even Queen Elizabeth I, had been poisoning Amy and had arranged her death.

You can read more about her death in my article 8 September 1560 – The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart