John Wright Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Wright, based on 3 World History Database records associated with England.

3 records1603–16041 events1 places

Chronological biography

1603

Gunpowder Treason PlotMay 1603

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Thomas Percy, Catesbys friend and John Wrights brother-in-law, was introduced to the plot

1604

Gunpowder Treason PlotMay 1604

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · London

Fawkes, Catesby, Wright & Wintour agree the plot at the Duck & Drake in the Strand

Gunpowder Treason Plot20 May 1604

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · London

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. 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

Record provenance

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