Robert de Vere, 9th Earl of Oxford, KG (16 January 1362 – 22 November 1392) was a favourite and court companion of King Richard II of England.

Robert had an affair with Agnes de Launcekrona, a lady-in-waiting of Richard's queen, Anne of Bohemia.

Three years later, on the anniversary of his death, 22 November 1395, Richard II had his embalmed body brought back to England for burial.

The king had the coffin opened to kiss his lost friend's hand and to gaze on his face one last time.

[5] After Ireland's death, his uncle Sir Aubrey de Vere, was restored to the family titles and estates, becoming 10th Earl of Oxford.