Plots against Elizabeth Flashcards
Who was Sir Francis Walsingham?
Made Secretary of State in 1573
Developed a network of spies and informers
Played crucial role in uncovering plots against Elizabeth
Did not approve of the torturing of Catholic priests as people may be sympathetic to them
Only used torture in most serious cases
The network in 1580:
Every county and important town in England 12 towns in France 9 towns in Germany 4 towns in Spain 3 towns in Italy Catholics turned spies
When was the Ridolfi plot?
1571
What was the Ridolfi plot planning?
Murder the Queen, launch a Spanish invasion and put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne.
Did the Ridolfi plot work?
No William Cecil discovers the plot
Who was involved in the Ridolfi plot?
The pope
Phillip II
Duke of Norfolk
Mary Queen of Scots
When was the Throckmorton plot?
1583
What was the Throckmorton plot?
Overthrow Elizabeth, free Mary and restore Catholicism
Did the Throckmorton plot work?
Not at all. Walsingham discovered the plot
Who was involved in the Throckmorton plot?
The Pope
MQS
French Duke of Guise
Phillip II
When was the Babington plot?
1586
What was the Babington plot plan?
Kill Elizabeth, invade with 60,000 Spanish troops and put MQS on throne
Who was involved in the Babington plot?
The Pope
Philip II
Duke of Guise
MQS
Did the Babington plot work?
No but it was very close. Walsingham uncovered it by intercepting a letter
