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Thomas Phelippes Biography and Timeline

Follow Thomas Phelippes through 1 dated historical records for England.

Thomas Phelippes, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1586

Mary's Letter Deciphered

Cryptographer · Walsingham Agent · London · House / House of Tudor

Thomas Phelippes deciphers Mary's response to Babington, giving Walsingham evidence that ministers interpret as approval of the plan to remove Elizabeth.

Role range: 1558-1603

Records, sources and methodology

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