Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
02/01/2009 18:02Suspect 1
Robert Dudley
Why or Why Not Did They Do IT?
-POSSIBLY BECAUSE...
-Was the Queens oldest favorite and most trusted advisor.
-Easygoing with friends, although quite brutal with enemies
-Was reckless and bold, even accused of murder
-ALTHOUGH DID NOT BECAUSE...
-Not usually sneaky or into secrecy
-Not patient enough to carry out the plan
-Had no motive—was popular, wealthy and got on well with the queen
-Although a rival with Raleigh, they were good friends
-Had no threat in Raleigh or Roanoke
So Wait, Did He Do It Or Not?
No, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, did not plan the destroying of White's colony.
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