Parry Assassination Proposal
William Parry discusses a plan to kill Elizabeth I, allegedly proposing an attack while the queen is riding and framing the act as a Catholic political remedy.
Role range: 1558-1603
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Parry Biography and Timeline
Follow William Parry through 3 dated historical records for England.
William Parry, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1584–1585Years on this page
1584
1585
Arrest of William Parry
Parry is arrested for high treason after Neville's accusations and is taken to the Tower, where he writes statements about the alleged assassination design.
Role range: 1558-1603
Execution of William Parry
William Parry is executed after conviction for plotting Elizabeth's death, while continuing to dispute important parts of the prosecution's account.
Role range: 1558-1603
Records, sources and methodology
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