23 February 1593Arrest of Peter WentworthPeter Wentworth
Imprisoned for raising questions about the succession in Parliament
Historical records for England in 1593, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Imprisoned for raising questions about the succession in Parliament
Thomas Wentworth was born into a prominent Yorkshire landowning family.
Murders Christopher Marlowe after disputing a bill with him in Eleanor Bulls House
Murdered in Deptford during a pub brawl under mysterious circumstances
Death of Christopher Marlowe, murdered
Birth of Isaac Walton
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Asserts that MPs must not override her in foreign & religious affairs
Appointednight of the Garter
Elected Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Acquitted of the murder of Chistopher Marlowe after pleading self defence
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