Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford English peer and courtier of the Elizabethan era (1550-1604) (1550–1604) Parents Margery Golding John de Vere, 16th Earl of Oxford Children Elizabeth de Vere, Countess of Derby Susan de Vere, Countess of Montgomery Bridget de Vere, Countess of Berkshire Henry de Vere, 18th Earl of Oxford Edward de Vere Siblings Mary de Vere Lady Katherine de Vere Partners Anne Vavasour Elizabeth Trentham, Countess of Oxford Anne Cecil, Countess of Oxford