Late in his life, Dudley was hurt by..?
Bankruptcy
A libel known as Leicester's Commonwealth
A political uprising
An assassination attempt
Answer
Leicester's Commonwealth, a libelous publication critical of the Earl of Leicester, injured Dudley toward the end of his life. The pamphlet criticized the Earl's role in the government and his conduct in the Netherlands. Dudley, as Leicester's associate and supporter of his policies, felt personally attacked and was deeply affected by the pamphlet's allegations.
The Enigmatic Earl: A Quiz on Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester
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