Henry Pole Arrested
Henry Pole is arrested for treason during the Exeter conspiracy investigation, largely because of his family connections and alleged knowledge of opposition to Henry VIII.
Role range: 1492-1539 – 1509-1547
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Henry Pole Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry Pole through 4 dated historical records for England.
Henry Pole, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1538
Henry Pole Arrested in Exeter Conspiracy
Henry Pole is arrested as the government moves against the Pole family and other nobles suspected of involvement in the Exeter conspiracy.
Montagu Attainder
Henry Pole is attainted for treason as the crown broadens the Exeter conspiracy case against relatives and associates of Cardinal Reginald Pole.
Role range: 1492-1539 – 1509-1547
1539
Execution of Henry Pole
Henry Pole is beheaded for treason after the government links him with Catholic opposition and the Exeter conspiracy.
Role range: 1538-1539
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