# Robert Rich, 3rd Earl of Warwick

Robert Rich, 3rd Earl of Warwick (28 June 1611 – 29 May 1659 in London), supported the Royalist cause in the English Civil War (his father the 2nd Earl supported the Parliament of England).

## Biography

Robert Rich was the eldest son of Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick and Frances Hatton, daughter of Sir William Hatton, the nephew and heir of Sir Christopher Hatton (Lord Chancellor of England). He was made a Knight of the Bath on 1 February 1625 at the coronation of King Charles I, along with his uncle St John Blount.
Rich, as Baron Rich, of Leighs, Essex, joined King Charles I at York, but never bore arms; and the fine imposed upon him by Parliament was remitted at his father's petition.
His father, the second earl, died in April 1658, passing on the earldom. Rich died on 29 May 1659, and was buried in Felsted, Essex. His only son, also Robert, had died of consumption some two years earlier. The earldom passed to the 3rd Earl's brother Charles.

## Family

Rich married Lady Anne Cavendish, the daughter of William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire, on 9 April 1632 at Battersea, Surrey. Their only child, Robert, married Frances Cromwell, daughter of the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell in 1657, but died of consumption within three months of the marriage on 16 February 1658, leaving no children. His widow married secondly Sir John Russell, 3rd Baronet.
Robert Rich married secondly his first cousin, Anne Cheeke, daughter of Sir Thomas Cheek and Lady Essex Rich (his aunt). Their children were:
* Anne who married Thomas Barrington of Barrington Hall. Essex, eldest son and heir of Sir John Barrington, 3rd Baronet, who predeceased his father.
* Mary who married Henry St John, 1st Viscount St John on 11 December 1673 and died in 1678, giving birth to their only son, Henry, Viscount Bolingbroke.
* Essex Rich, who married Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham on 16 June 1674.
vteRich family tree :
| | | | | | | (Unknown) | (Unknown) | (Unknown) | (Unknown) | (Unknown) | (Unknown) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Richard Rich 1st BR (1496/7–1567) | Richard Rich 1st BR (1496/7–1567) | Richard Rich 1st BR (1496/7–1567) | Richard Rich 1st BR (1496/7–1567) | Richard Rich 1st BR (1496/7–1567) | Richard Rich 1st BR (1496/7–1567) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Elizabeth Jenks (1510–1558) | Elizabeth Jenks (1510–1558) | Elizabeth Jenks (1510–1558) | Elizabeth Jenks (1510–1558) | Elizabeth Jenks (1510–1558) | Elizabeth Jenks (1510–1558) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ann or Jane Machell (b. 1557) | Ann or Jane Machell (b. 1557) | Ann or Jane Machell (b. 1557) | Ann or Jane Machell (b. 1557) | Ann or Jane Machell (b. 1557) | Ann or Jane Machell (b. 1557) | | | Richard Rich (illegitimate) | Richard Rich (illegitimate) | Richard Rich (illegitimate) | Richard Rich (illegitimate) | Richard Rich (illegitimate) | Richard Rich (illegitimate) | | | | | | | Robert Rich 2nd BR (c. 1537–1581) | Robert Rich 2nd BR (c. 1537–1581) | Robert Rich 2nd BR (c. 1537–1581) | Robert Rich 2nd BR (c. 1537–1581) | Robert Rich 2nd BR (c. 1537–1581) | Robert Rich 2nd BR (c. 1537–1581) | | | Elizabeth Baldry | Elizabeth Baldry | Elizabeth Baldry | Elizabeth Baldry | Elizabeth Baldry | Elizabeth Baldry |
| | | | | | | Robert Rich (c. 1585-1630) | Robert Rich (c. 1585-1630) | Robert Rich (c. 1585-1630) | Robert Rich (c. 1585-1630) | Robert Rich (c. 1585-1630) | Robert Rich (c. 1585-1630) | | | Sir Nathaniel Rich (1585–1636) | Sir Nathaniel Rich (1585–1636) | Sir Nathaniel Rich (1585–1636) | Sir Nathaniel Rich (1585–1636) | Sir Nathaniel Rich (1585–1636) | Sir Nathaniel Rich (1585–1636) | | | Honora Worlick | Honora Worlick | Honora Worlick | Honora Worlick | Honora Worlick | Honora Worlick | | | Sir Edwin Rich (1561–1600) | Sir Edwin Rich (1561–1600) | Sir Edwin Rich (1561–1600) | Sir Edwin Rich (1561–1600) | Sir Edwin Rich (1561–1600) | Sir Edwin Rich (1561–1600) | | | Robert Rich 3rd BR 1st EW (1559–1618) | Robert Rich 3rd BR 1st EW (1559–1618) | Robert Rich 3rd BR 1st EW (1559–1618) | Robert Rich 3rd BR 1st EW (1559–1618) | Robert Rich 3rd BR 1st EW (1559–1618) | Robert Rich 3rd BR 1st EW (1559–1618) | | | Penelope Devereux (1563–1607) | Penelope Devereux (1563–1607) | Penelope Devereux (1563–1607) | Penelope Devereux (1563–1607) | Penelope Devereux (1563–1607) | Penelope Devereux (1563–1607) | | |
| Elizabeth Hampden (died 1655) (cousin of John Hampden) | Elizabeth Hampden (died 1655) (cousin of John Hampden) | Elizabeth Hampden (died 1655) (cousin of John Hampden) | Elizabeth Hampden (died 1655) (cousin of John Hampden) | Elizabeth Hampden (died 1655) (cousin of John Hampden) | Elizabeth Hampden (died 1655) (cousin of John Hampden) | | | Colonel Nathaniel Rich (d. c. 1701) | Colonel Nathaniel Rich (d. c. 1701) | Colonel Nathaniel Rich (d. c. 1701) | Colonel Nathaniel Rich (d. c. 1701) | Colonel Nathaniel Rich (d. c. 1701) | Colonel Nathaniel Rich (d. c. 1701) | | | Elizabeth Cholmeley (d. 1694) | Elizabeth Cholmeley (d. 1694) | Elizabeth Cholmeley (d. 1694) | Elizabeth Cholmeley (d. 1694) | Elizabeth Cholmeley (d. 1694) | Elizabeth Cholmeley (d. 1694) | | | Sir Charles Rich 1st Bt (c. 1619–1677) | Sir Charles Rich 1st Bt (c. 1619–1677) | Sir Charles Rich 1st Bt (c. 1619–1677) | Sir Charles Rich 1st Bt (c. 1619–1677) | Sir Charles Rich 1st Bt (c. 1619–1677) | Sir Charles Rich 1st Bt (c. 1619–1677) | | | Sir Edwin Rich (1594–1675) | Sir Edwin Rich (1594–1675) | Sir Edwin Rich (1594–1675) | Sir Edwin Rich (1594–1675) | Sir Edwin Rich (1594–1675) | Sir Edwin Rich (1594–1675) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Sir Robert Rich 2nd Bt (c. 1648–1699) | Sir Robert Rich 2nd Bt (c. 1648–1699) | Sir Robert Rich 2nd Bt (c. 1648–1699) | Sir Robert Rich 2nd Bt (c. 1648–1699) | Sir Robert Rich 2nd Bt (c. 1648–1699) | Sir Robert Rich 2nd Bt (c. 1648–1699) | | | | | | | | | | | Mary Rich (d. 1714) | Mary Rich (d. 1714) | Mary Rich (d. 1714) | Mary Rich (d. 1714) | Mary Rich (d. 1714) | Mary Rich (d. 1714) | | | Isabel Cope (d. 1655) | Isabel Cope (d. 1655) | Isabel Cope (d. 1655) | Isabel Cope (d. 1655) | Isabel Cope (d. 1655) | Isabel Cope (d. 1655) | | | Henry Rich 1st BK 1st EH (1590–1649) | Henry Rich 1st BK 1st EH (1590–1649) | Henry Rich 1st BK 1st EH (1590–1649) | Henry Rich 1st BK 1st EH (1590–1649) | Henry Rich 1st BK 1st EH (1590–1649) | Henry Rich 1st BK 1st EH (1590–1649) | | | | | Robert Rich 4th BR 2nd EW (1587–1658) | Robert Rich 4th BR 2nd EW (1587–1658) | Robert Rich 4th BR 2nd EW (1587–1658) | Robert Rich 4th BR 2nd EW (1587–1658) | Robert Rich 4th BR 2nd EW (1587–1658) | Robert Rich 4th BR 2nd EW (1587–1658) | | | Frances Hatton (1590–1623) | Frances Hatton (1590–1623) | Frances Hatton (1590–1623) | Frances Hatton (1590–1623) | Frances Hatton (1590–1623) | Frances Hatton (1590–1623) | | | Isabella Rich (b. c. 1590) | Isabella Rich (b. c. 1590) | Isabella Rich (b. c. 1590) | Isabella Rich (b. c. 1590) | Isabella Rich (b. c. 1590) | Isabella Rich (b. c. 1590) |
| | | Elizabeth Griffith (b. c. 1692–1773) | Elizabeth Griffith (b. c. 1692–1773) | Elizabeth Griffith (b. c. 1692–1773) | Elizabeth Griffith (b. c. 1692–1773) | Elizabeth Griffith (b. c. 1692–1773) | Elizabeth Griffith (b. c. 1692–1773) | | | Sir Robert Rich 4th Bt (1685–1768) | Sir Robert Rich 4th Bt (1685–1768) | Sir Robert Rich 4th Bt (1685–1768) | Sir Robert Rich 4th Bt (1685–1768) | Sir Robert Rich 4th Bt (1685–1768) | Sir Robert Rich 4th Bt (1685–1768) | | | Sir Charles Rich 3rd Bt (c. 1680–1706) | Sir Charles Rich 3rd Bt (c. 1680–1706) | Sir Charles Rich 3rd Bt (c. 1680–1706) | Sir Charles Rich 3rd Bt (c. 1680–1706) | Sir Charles Rich 3rd Bt (c. 1680–1706) | Sir Charles Rich 3rd Bt (c. 1680–1706) | | | | | | | | | | | Mary Boyle CW (1625–1678) | Mary Boyle CW (1625–1678) | Mary Boyle CW (1625–1678) | Mary Boyle CW (1625–1678) | Mary Boyle CW (1625–1678) | Mary Boyle CW (1625–1678) | | | Charles Rich 6th BR 4th EW (1619–1673) | Charles Rich 6th BR 4th EW (1619–1673) | Charles Rich 6th BR 4th EW (1619–1673) | Charles Rich 6th BR 4th EW (1619–1673) | Charles Rich 6th BR 4th EW (1619–1673) | Charles Rich 6th BR 4th EW (1619–1673) | | | Robert Rich 5th BR 3rd EW (1611–1659) | Robert Rich 5th BR 3rd EW (1611–1659) | Robert Rich 5th BR 3rd EW (1611–1659) | Robert Rich 5th BR 3rd EW (1611–1659) | Robert Rich 5th BR 3rd EW (1611–1659) | Robert Rich 5th BR 3rd EW (1611–1659) | | | Lady Anne Rich (1604–1641/42) | Lady Anne Rich (1604–1641/42) | Lady Anne Rich (1604–1641/42) | Lady Anne Rich (1604–1641/42) | Lady Anne Rich (1604–1641/42) | Lady Anne Rich (1604–1641/42) | | | Edward Montagu 2nd EM (1602–1671) | Edward Montagu 2nd EM (1602–1671) | Edward Montagu 2nd EM (1602–1671) | Edward Montagu 2nd EM (1602–1671) | Edward Montagu 2nd EM (1602–1671) | Edward Montagu 2nd EM (1602–1671) |
| | | Sir Robert Rich 5th Bt (1717–1785) | Sir Robert Rich 5th Bt (1717–1785) | Sir Robert Rich 5th Bt (1717–1785) | Sir Robert Rich 5th Bt (1717–1785) | Sir Robert Rich 5th Bt (1717–1785) | Sir Robert Rich 5th Bt (1717–1785) | | | Sir George Rich 6th Bt (1728–1799) | Sir George Rich 6th Bt (1728–1799) | Sir George Rich 6th Bt (1728–1799) | Sir George Rich 6th Bt (1728–1799) | Sir George Rich 6th Bt (1728–1799) | Sir George Rich 6th Bt (1728–1799) | | | Sir James Thynne (1605–1670) | Sir James Thynne (1605–1670) | Sir James Thynne (1605–1670) | Sir James Thynne (1605–1670) | Sir James Thynne (1605–1670) | Sir James Thynne (1605–1670) | | | Lady Isabella Rich (b. 1623) | Lady Isabella Rich (b. 1623) | Lady Isabella Rich (b. 1623) | Lady Isabella Rich (b. 1623) | Lady Isabella Rich (b. 1623) | Lady Isabella Rich (b. 1623) | | | Cope Rich (1634–1676) | Cope Rich (1634–1676) | Cope Rich (1634–1676) | Cope Rich (1634–1676) | Cope Rich (1634–1676) | Cope Rich (1634–1676) | | | | | Robert Rich 7th BR 5th EW 2nd EH 2nd BK (1620–1675) | Robert Rich 7th BR 5th EW 2nd EH 2nd BK (1620–1675) | Robert Rich 7th BR 5th EW 2nd EH 2nd BK (1620–1675) | Robert Rich 7th BR 5th EW 2nd EH 2nd BK (1620–1675) | Robert Rich 7th BR 5th EW 2nd EH 2nd BK (1620–1675) | Robert Rich 7th BR 5th EW 2nd EH 2nd BK (1620–1675) | | | | | | | | | Lady Anne Montagu (d. c. 1689) | Lady Anne Montagu (d. c. 1689) | Lady Anne Montagu (d. c. 1689) | Lady Anne Montagu (d. c. 1689) | Lady Anne Montagu (d. c. 1689) | Lady Anne Montagu (d. c. 1689) | | | Robert Montagu 3rd Earl of Manchester (1634–1683) | Robert Montagu 3rd Earl of Manchester (1634–1683) | Robert Montagu 3rd Earl of Manchester (1634–1683) | Robert Montagu 3rd Earl of Manchester (1634–1683) | Robert Montagu 3rd Earl of Manchester (1634–1683) | Robert Montagu 3rd Earl of Manchester (1634–1683) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | John Campbell 1st EBH (1636–1717) | John Campbell 1st EBH (1636–1717) | John Campbell 1st EBH (1636–1717) | John Campbell 1st EBH (1636–1717) | John Campbell 1st EBH (1636–1717) | John Campbell 1st EBH (1636–1717) | | | Lady Mary Rich (1632–1666) | Lady Mary Rich (1632–1666) | Lady Mary Rich (1632–1666) | Lady Mary Rich (1632–1666) | Lady Mary Rich (1632–1666) | Lady Mary Rich (1632–1666) | | | Cope Rich (d. 1706) | Cope Rich (d. 1706) | Cope Rich (d. 1706) | Cope Rich (d. 1706) | Cope Rich (d. 1706) | Cope Rich (d. 1706) | | | Charlotte Myddleton (1680–1731, daughter of Sir Thomas Myddelton) | Charlotte Myddleton (1680–1731, daughter of Sir Thomas Myddelton) | Charlotte Myddleton (1680–1731, daughter of Sir Thomas Myddelton) | Charlotte Myddleton (1680–1731, daughter of Sir Thomas Myddelton) | Charlotte Myddleton (1680–1731, daughter of Sir Thomas Myddelton) | Charlotte Myddleton (1680–1731, daughter of Sir Thomas Myddelton) | | | Edward Rich 8th BR 6th EW 3rd EH 3rd BK (1673–1701) | Edward Rich 8th BR 6th EW 3rd EH 3rd BK (1673–1701) | Edward Rich 8th BR 6th EW 3rd EH 3rd BK (1673–1701) | Edward Rich 8th BR 6th EW 3rd EH 3rd BK (1673–1701) | Edward Rich 8th BR 6th EW 3rd EH 3rd BK (1673–1701) | Edward Rich 8th BR 6th EW 3rd EH 3rd BK (1673–1701) | | | Lady Elizabeth Rich (d. 1725) | Lady Elizabeth Rich (d. 1725) | Lady Elizabeth Rich (d. 1725) | Lady Elizabeth Rich (d. 1725) | Lady Elizabeth Rich (d. 1725) | Lady Elizabeth Rich (d. 1725) | | | Francis Edwardes (d. 1725) | Francis Edwardes (d. 1725) | Francis Edwardes (d. 1725) | Francis Edwardes (d. 1725) | Francis Edwardes (d. 1725) | Francis Edwardes (d. 1725) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earls of Breadalbane and Holland (Campbell family) | Earls of Breadalbane and Holland (Campbell family) | Earls of Breadalbane and Holland (Campbell family) | Earls of Breadalbane and Holland (Campbell family) | Earls of Breadalbane and Holland (Campbell family) | Earls of Breadalbane and Holland (Campbell family) | | | | | Edward Rich 10th BR 8th EW 5th EH 5th BK (1695–1759) | Edward Rich 10th BR 8th EW 5th EH 5th BK (1695–1759) | Edward Rich 10th BR 8th EW 5th EH 5th BK (1695–1759) | Edward Rich 10th BR 8th EW 5th EH 5th BK (1695–1759) | Edward Rich 10th BR 8th EW 5th EH 5th BK (1695–1759) | Edward Rich 10th BR 8th EW 5th EH 5th BK (1695–1759) | Edward Henry Rich 9th BR 7th EW 4th EH 4th BK (d. 1721) | Edward Henry Rich 9th BR 7th EW 4th EH 4th BK (d. 1721) | Edward Henry Rich 9th BR 7th EW 4th EH 4th BK (d. 1721) | Edward Henry Rich 9th BR 7th EW 4th EH 4th BK (d. 1721) | Edward Henry Rich 9th BR 7th EW 4th EH 4th BK (d. 1721) | Edward Henry Rich 9th BR 7th EW 4th EH 4th BK (d. 1721) | Barons Kensington (Edwardes family) | Barons Kensington (Edwardes family) | Barons Kensington (Edwardes family) | Barons Kensington (Edwardes family) | Barons Kensington (Edwardes family) | Barons Kensington (Edwardes family) |
Key
BR: Baron Rich
Bt: Baronet (Rich baronets, of London)
EW: Earl of Warwick
CW: Countess of Warwick
BK: Baron Kensington
EH: Earl of Holland
EM: Earl of Manchester
EBH: Earl of Breadalbane and Holland
Boxes with heavy borders follow the progress of Rich titles.
Blue boxes indicate members of the family granted a new title. :
Notes:
1 2 Spouse not known
↑ Edward Rich had no sons; consequently, all of the titles Baron Rich (Earl of Warwick, Baron Kensington and Earl of Holland) expired on his death. :