Robert Ellice (Royalist)

Robert Ellice
Croesnewydd, formerly Gwasnewydd, Wrexham, inherited by Ellice from his uncle
Bornc. 1610
Denbighshire
Diedbef. 1661
AllegianceSweden Sweden
Royalists
BranchInfantry
Years of service1642-6
RankColonel of Foot
CommandsRobert Ellice's Regiment
Battles / warsThirty Years' War
First English Civil War
First Battle of Middlewich
Battle of Marston Moor
Siege of Oxford
Spouse(s)Mary Lloyd
ChildrenPeter Ellice (d.1719), several daughters
RelationsThomas 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.