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Execution of Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1572Date range
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Chronological records

1572

Thomas Percy Northumberland, 7th Earl22 August 1572

York · House / House of Tudor

Thomas Percy is beheaded for leading the Northern Rebellion and supporting a Catholic challenge to Elizabeth I.

Names involved

Thomas Percy Northumberland, 7th Earl

Provenance

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