Babington Plot ( 1586)

Question 1

Who was Anthony Babington ?

Answer 1

He was one of the main conspirators.He was responsible for sending info to Mary from her supporters in England and Europe, and passing back her replies

Question 2

What did the Babington plot involve ?

Answer 2

The conspirators aimed to assasinate Elizabeth and give the English throne to Mary.This time with the support of a joint Franco - Spanish invasion force .

Question 3

How was the Babington plot discovered ?

Answer 3

Through his spy network , Walsingham followed every stage of the plot.Using a double agent, he secretly intercepted all letters sent to and from Mary .He then had them decoded.By august 1586 Walsingham had all the evidence he needed to break the plot.

Question 4

Consequences of the Babington plot ?

Answer 4

Babington and other main conspirators were arreasted and excexuted for treason.The babington plot also led to the excexution of Mary, Queen of Scots