Elizabeth Cooke, Lady Russell
English poet and noblewoman (1528–1609) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the English silversmith, see Elizabeth Cooke (silversmith).
Elizabeth Russell, Lady Russell (née Cooke; formerly Hoby; 1528–1609) was an English poet and noblewoman.[1] She was an influential member of Queen Elizabeth I's court and was known in her time for her refined poetry as well as her musical talent.[2] In 1596, she was a vocal opponent of the reconstruction of Blackfriars Theatre in that London district.
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