Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex
Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex, PC (1631 – 13 July 1683), also spelt Capel, of Cassiobury House, Watford, Hertfordshire, was an English statesman.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Essex PC | |
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Portrait by Peter Lely | |
| Chief Minister of Great Britain First Lord of the Treasury | |
| In office 1679–1679 | |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Danby |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Rochester |
| Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
| In office 1672–1677 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Berkeley of Stratton |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Ormonde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1631 Hadham Hall, Little Hadham, Hertfordshire. |
| Died | 13 July 1683 Tower of London, London, England. |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Lady Elizabeth Percy |
| Children | Algernon Capell, 2nd Earl of Essex Anne Capell, Countess of Carlisle |
| Parent(s) | Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham Elizabeth Morrison |
| Residence | Cassiobury House |
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