William Allen1587
Persuades Philip II that English Catholics are ready to rise in support of Spain
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Persuades Philip II that English Catholics are ready to rise in support of Spain
This record states: Catesby helped to organise a mission to the new king of Spain, Philip III, urging Philip to launch an invasion attempt on England, which they assured him would be well supported, particularly by the English Catholics.
This record states: Robert Catesby may have sent Christopher Wright to Spain to see if Philip III would continue to support English Catholics after Elizabeth's death.
This record states: 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.
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
Robert Catesby may have sent Christopher Wright to Spain to see if Philip III would continue to support English Catholics after Elizabeth's death
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