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Throckmorton Plot Invasion Plan

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

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1583Date range
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Chronological records

1583

Francis ThrockmortonNovember 1583

London · House / House of Tudor

Throckmorton's conspiracy is uncovered after planning foreign military support for an invasion intended to free Mary, Queen of Scots, and overthrow Elizabeth.

Names involved

Francis Throckmorton

Provenance

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