Edward Arden Arrested
Edward Arden is arrested after his son-in-law Somerville implicates him, although the strength and fairness of the evidence against Arden remain deeply disputed.
Role range: 1532-1583 – 1558-1603
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Edward Arden Biography and Timeline
Follow Edward Arden through 2 dated historical records for England.
Edward Arden, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1583–1583Years on this page
1583
Execution of Edward Arden
Edward Arden is executed for treason after conviction in the Somerville case, maintaining his innocence while the prosecution presents the affair as a Catholic conspiracy.
Role range: 1532-1583 – 1558-1603
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