1) How Serious a Threat was Mary Stuart 3: The Throckmorton Plot 1583 Flashcards
When did the Throckmorton plot take place?
1583.
What was the Throckmorton plot of 1583?
Plans were laid for French Catholics, backed by Spanish Papal money, to invade England, liberate Mary and start a Catholic uprising.
Who was Throckmorton?
Throckmorton was the intermediary between Mary and the Spanish ambassador, De Mendoza.
Who else did the plot involve?
The plot also involved Jesuits and Seminary priests including William Allen.
Who was behind the Throckmorton plot of 1583?
The Jesuits were behind the Throckmorton plot.
What happened as a result of the Throckmorton plot?
As a result of the plot, Elizabeth’s government drafted the ‘Bond of Association’, which meant that if Elizabeth would assassinated, anyone who would benefit from her death would be executed. This was aimed towards Mary.
