Gunpowder Treason Plot
Thomas Wintour was chosen as the emissary, but the Spanish king, although sympathetic to the plight of Catholics in England, was intent on making peace with James
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Thomas Wintour Biography and Timeline
Follow Thomas Wintour through 12 dated historical records for England.
Thomas Wintour, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1603–1606Years on this page
1603
Invasion of England
Thomas Wintour was chosen as the emissary, but the Spanish king, although sympathetic to the plight of Catholics in England, was intent on making peace with James
1604
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Catesby invited Thomas Wintour to his house in Lambeth, where they discussed Catesbys plan to re-establish Catholicism in England by blowing up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The first meeting between the five conspirators took place on 20 May 1604, probably at the Duck and Drake Inn, just off the Strand, Thomas Wintours usual residence when staying in London
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Wintour travelled to Flanders to enquire about Spanish support. While there he sought out Guy Fawkes a commited Catholic who had served as a soldier in the Southern Netherlands under the command of William Stanley. Fawkes, Catesby, Wright & Wintour agree the plot at the Duck & Drake in the Strand
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Fawkes, Catesby, Wright & Wintour agree the plot at the Duck & Drake in the Strand.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The plotters take a secret oath at the Duck and Drake inn near the Strand in London, they include Thomas Percy, Robert Catesby and his cousin Thomas Wintour, John Wright and Guy Fawkes.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
While there he sought out Guy Fawkes a commited Catholic who had served as a soldier in the Southern Netherlands under the command of William Stanley.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Wintour travelled to Flanders to enquire about Spanish support.
1606
Plot
The trial begins for the plotters involved in the gunpowder plot
Execution of Gunpowder Plotters
Fawkes, Wintour, Ambrose, Rookwood & Keyes are hanged, drawn & quartered
Plot
Fawkes, Wintour, Ambrose, Rookwood & Keyes are hanged, drawn & quartered
Records, sources and methodology
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