Robert Ellice (Royalist)
Robert Ellice | |
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Croesnewydd, formerly Gwasnewydd, Wrexham, inherited by Ellice from his uncle | |
| Born | c. 1610 |
| Died | bef. 1661 |
| Allegiance | Sweden Royalists |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Service years | 1642–1646 |
| Rank | Colonel of Foot |
| Commands | Robert Ellice's Regiment |
| Conflicts | Thirty Years' War First English Civil War First Battle of Middlewich Battle of Marston Moor Siege of Oxford |
| Spouse | Mary Lloyd |
| Children | Peter Ellice (d.1719), several daughters |
| Relations | Thomas Ellice (brother) |
Colonel Robert Ellice of Gwasnewydd (fl. 1640; occasionally spelt "Robert Ellis") was a Welsh professional soldier who served in the Royalist army in the English Civil War.
Trained as a military engineer, during the war Ellice served largely in North Wales, which was strategically important due to ports giving access to Ireland. He was responsible for constructing much of the outer fortifications of Chester, but also served as a colonel of foot in engagements across the region.