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Edward Vere (21 March 1581 – 12 August 1629) was a soldier, scholar and parliamentarian.

Family
Vere was born 21 March 1581 the illegitimate son of Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford and Anne Vavasour. Vere's mother was a Maid of Honour to Queen Elizabeth I of England and his birth took place in the 'Maidens' Chamber', which was then probably located in the Palace of Whitehall. Following his birth, Vere was taken with his parents to the Tower of London.