Arrest of Roderigo Lopez
Roderigo Lopez is arrested after investigators allege that he participated in a Spanish-backed scheme to poison Elizabeth, although the evidence remains historically disputed.
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1594 in England
Explore 14 historical events and records for England in 1594.
Historical records for England in 1594
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January
Roderigo Lopez Arrested over Poison Allegation
Roderigo Lopez is arrested after being accused of involvement in a Spanish-backed plan to poison Elizabeth I, a charge he denies.
February
Lopez Poison Plot Trial
Lopez is tried at Guildhall for allegedly agreeing to poison the queen, with the prosecution relying on confessions, intercepted dealings and testimony from Portuguese associates.
June
Death of Roderigo Lopez
Queen Elizabeth's physician, for allegedly trying to poison her
Execution of Lopez
Queen Elizabeth's physician, for allegedly trying to poison her
Execution of Roderigo Lopez
Roderigo Lopez is executed for the alleged poisoning conspiracy after Elizabeth delays the sentence, a hesitation that has contributed to later doubts about his guilt.
Other events (month unknown)
Attorney General
Appointed Attorney General
Bacon Pursues Crown Legal Appointment
Bacon sought promotion in royal legal service but encountered powerful rivals and political obstacles. His experiences illustrated the precarious relationship between intellectual ambition and patronage.
Death of Martin Frobisher
Death of Martin Frobisher, during the siege of Brest
Discovery of Guiana
Explores Guiana
Drama
From 1594, Shakespeares plays were performed only by the Lord Chamberlains Men, a company owned by a group of players, including Shakespeare, that soon became the leading playing company in London
General
Dudley assembled a fleet of ships, including his flagship the galleon Beare, the Beares Whelpe and the pinnaces Earwig and Frisking. He intended to use them to harass the Spaniards in the Atlantic. The Queen did not approve of his plans, because of his inexperience and the value of the ships. She did commission him as a general but insisted that he sail to Guiana instead
Lord Chamberlains Men
From 1594, Shakespeares plays were performed only by the Lord Chamberlains Men, a company owned by a group of players, including Shakespeare, that soon became the leading playing company in London
Siege of Brest
Death of Martin Frobisher, during the siege of Brest
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