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Nicholas Carew Biography and Timeline

Follow Nicholas Carew through 3 dated historical records for England.

Nicholas Carew, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1538–1539Years on this page

1538

Arrest of Henry Courtenay, Edward Neville and Nicholas Carew

Religion / Church of England

Cromwell takes the initiative against his enemies, using evidence acquired from Sir Geoffrey Pole under interrogation in the Tower, he imprisons the Marquess of Exeter, Sir Edward Neville, and Sir Nicholas Carew on charges of treason; all are executed in the following months

1539

Nicholas Carew Arrested for Treason

Sir · Master of the Horse · London · House / House of Tudor

Nicholas Carew is arrested after being implicated in alleged treasonous discussions connected with conservative court opposition and the Exeter conspiracy.

Execution of Nicholas Carew

Sir · Master of the Horse · Tower Hill · House / House of Tudor

Nicholas Carew is beheaded after conviction for treason arising from alleged involvement in the Exeter conspiracy.

Role range: 1539

Records, sources and methodology

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