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Pankratz at 09:20, 8 November 2012

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	Attempt to assassinate [[Elizabeth I]], and to place [[Mary Stuart\|Mary, Queen of Scots]] on the English throne. However, it turned out to be a failure.		Attempt to assassinate [[Elizabeth I]], and to place [[Mary Stuart\|Mary Queen of Scots]] on the English throne. However, it turned out to be a failure.

	The plot was given its name after Anthony Babington, an English Catholic whose goal was to re-establish [[Catholicism]] in England. Babington wanted Mary to become the Queen of England, who at that time was already held prisoner in England. He began to write letters to Mary promising her a rescue and the English throne. The Babington Plot found support by other Catholics from all over Europe that wanted to assassinate Elizabeth. Even the Spanish King, Philip II, promised to send his troops to England.		The plot was given its name after Anthony Babington, an English Catholic whose goal was to re-establish [[Catholicism]] in England. Babington wanted Mary to become the Queen of England, who at that time was already held prisoner in England. He began to write letters to Mary promising her a rescue and the English throne. The Babington Plot found support by other Catholics from all over Europe that wanted to assassinate Elizabeth. Even the Spanish King, Philip II, promised to send his troops to England.

	Elizabeth knew from her secretary, Sir [[Francis Walsingham]] about Mary’s plans regarding the English throne, however, she refused to have Mary ~~assassinated~~ in view of the fact that there was no evidence. So, the goal of Walsingham was to provide this evidence. To get a proof of Mary’s guilt he ~~sent his spies to Mary.~~		Elizabeth knew from her secretary, Sir [[Francis Walsingham]] about Mary’s plans regarding the English throne, however, she refused to have Mary executed in view of the fact that there was no evidence. So, the goal of Walsingham was to provide this evidence. To get a proof of Mary’s guilt he had her spied on.
	Babington and Mary did not realize that spies intercepted their letters. In 1586, Anthony Babington wrote a new letter to Mary with the details of the plot. He asked for Mary's permission to assassinate Elizabeth. Mary in her ~~turn agreed with all aspects of the plot, and by doing this she condemned herself to death since the letter was copied and forwarded by spies to the secretary of Elizabeth I~~.

	Babington as well as other conspirators were tried and executed in August 1586. Although Elizabeth was first against Mary being executed, and even refused to sign her death warrant, she was ~~forced~~ by Parliament to do so. Mary, Queen of Scots was tried on the basis of the evidence provided, found guilty and executed in February 1587.		Babington and Mary did not realize that spies intercepted their letters. In 1586, Anthony Babington wrote a new letter to Mary with the details of the plot. He asked for Mary's permission to assassinate Elizabeth. Mary in her turn agreed with all aspects of the plot, and by doing this she condemned herself to death since the letter was copied and forwarded to Walsingham.

			Babington as well as other conspirators were tried and executed in August 1586. Although Elizabeth was first against Mary being executed, and even refused to sign her death warrant, she was strongly encouraged by Parliament and her advisors to do so. Mary Queen of Scots was tried on the basis of the evidence provided, found guilty and executed in February 1587.

	'''Sources'''		'''Sources'''

	• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. ''Kings & Queens''. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004		• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. ''Kings & Queens''. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.

	• http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html		• http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html

Pankratz at 05:48, 14 July 2010

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	~~'''The Babington Plot''' was an attempt~~ to assassinate Elizabeth I, and to place Mary, Queen of Scots on the English throne. However, it turned to be a failure.		Attempt to assassinate [[Elizabeth I]], and to place [[Mary Stuart\|Mary, Queen of Scots]] on the English throne. However, it turned out to be a failure.

	The plot was given a name after Anthony Babington, an English ~~catholic~~ whose goal was to re-establish Catholicism in England. Babington wanted Mary to become the Queen of England, who at that time was already ~~captured by Elizabeth I~~. He began to write letters to Mary promising her a rescue and the English throne. The Babington Plot found support ~~not only by Babington but~~ by other Catholics from all over Europe that wanted to assassinate Elizabeth. Even the Spanish King, Philip II promised to send his troops to England.		The plot was given its name after Anthony Babington, an English Catholic whose goal was to re-establish [[Catholicism]] in England. Babington wanted Mary to become the Queen of England, who at that time was already held prisoner in England. He began to write letters to Mary promising her a rescue and the English throne. The Babington Plot found support by other Catholics from all over Europe that wanted to assassinate Elizabeth. Even the Spanish King, Philip II, promised to send his troops to England.

	Elizabeth knew from her secretary, Sir Francis Walsingham about Mary’s plans regarding the English throne however, she refused to have Mary ~~assassinate~~ in view of the fact that there was no evidence ~~of the Babington Plot~~. So, the goal of ~~Sir~~ Walsingham was to provide this evidence ~~to Elizabeth~~. To get a proof of Mary’s guilt he sent his spies to Mary.		Elizabeth knew from her secretary, Sir [[Francis Walsingham]] about Mary’s plans regarding the English throne, however, she refused to have Mary assassinated in view of the fact that there was no evidence. So, the goal of Walsingham was to provide this evidence. To get a proof of Mary’s guilt he sent his spies to Mary.
	~~However~~ Babington and Mary did not realize that spies intercepted their letters. In 1586, Anthony Babington wrote a new letter to Mary with the details of the plot. He asked for Mary's permission to assassinate Elizabeth. Mary in her turn agreed with all aspects of the plot, and by doing this she condemned herself to death since the letter was copied and forwarded by spies to the secretary of Elizabeth I.		Babington and Mary did not realize that spies intercepted their letters. In 1586, Anthony Babington wrote a new letter to Mary with the details of the plot. He asked for Mary's permission to assassinate Elizabeth. Mary in her turn agreed with all aspects of the plot, and by doing this she condemned herself to death since the letter was copied and forwarded by spies to the secretary of Elizabeth I.

	Babington as well as other conspirators were tried and executed in August 1586. Although Elizabeth was first against Mary being executed, and even refused to sign her death warrant, she was forced by Parliament to do so. Mary, Queen of Scots was tried on the basis of the evidence provided and executed in February 1587.		Babington as well as other conspirators were tried and executed in August 1586. Although Elizabeth was first against Mary being executed, and even refused to sign her death warrant, she was forced by Parliament to do so. Mary, Queen of Scots was tried on the basis of the evidence provided, found guilty and executed in February 1587.

	'''Sources'''		'''Sources'''

	• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004		• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. ''Kings & Queens''. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004

	• http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html		• http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html

Julios82 at 20:08, 13 July 2010

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	'''The Babington Plot''' was an attempt to assassinate Elizabeth I, and to place Mary, Queen of Scots on the English throne. However, it turned to be a failure~~, and Mary was executed~~.		'''The Babington Plot''' was an attempt to assassinate Elizabeth I, and to place Mary, Queen of Scots on the English throne. However, it turned to be a failure.

	The plot was given a name after Anthony Babington, an English catholic whose goal was to re-establish Catholicism in England. Babington wanted Mary to become the Queen of England, who at that time was already captured by Elizabeth I. He began to write letters to Mary promising her a rescue and the English throne. The Babington Plot found support not only by Babington but by other Catholics from all over Europe that wanted to assassinate Elizabeth. Even the Spanish King, Philip II promised to send his troops to England.		The plot was given a name after Anthony Babington, an English catholic whose goal was to re-establish Catholicism in England. Babington wanted Mary to become the Queen of England, who at that time was already captured by Elizabeth I. He began to write letters to Mary promising her a rescue and the English throne. The Babington Plot found support not only by Babington but by other Catholics from all over Europe that wanted to assassinate Elizabeth. Even the Spanish King, Philip II promised to send his troops to England.

Julios82 at 20:07, 13 July 2010

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	'''Sources'''		'''Sources'''

	• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.		• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004

	• http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html		• http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html

	• http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/TUDbabingtonP.htm		• http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/TUDbabingtonP.htm

	• http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/Documents/Babington_plot.htm		• http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/Documents/Babington_plot.htm

Julios82 at 20:07, 13 July 2010

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	• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.		• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.
	• [[http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html]]		• http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html
	• [[http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/TUDbabingtonP.htm]]		• http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/TUDbabingtonP.htm
	• [[http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/Documents/Babington_plot.htm]]		• http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/Documents/Babington_plot.htm

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'''The Babington Plot''' was an attempt to assassinate Elizabeth I, and to place Mary, Queen of Scots on the English throne. However, it turned to be a failure, and Mary was executed.

The plot was given a name after Anthony Babington, an English catholic whose goal was to re-establish Catholicism in England. Babington wanted Mary to become the Queen of England, who at that time was already captured by Elizabeth I. He began to write letters to Mary promising her a rescue and the English throne. The Babington Plot found support not only by Babington but by other Catholics from all over Europe that wanted to assassinate Elizabeth. Even the Spanish King, Philip II promised to send his troops to England.

Elizabeth knew from her secretary, Sir Francis Walsingham about Mary’s plans regarding the English throne however, she refused to have Mary assassinate in view of the fact that there was no evidence of the Babington Plot. So, the goal of Sir Walsingham was to provide this evidence to Elizabeth. To get a proof of Mary’s guilt he sent his spies to Mary.
However Babington and Mary did not realize that spies intercepted their letters. In 1586, Anthony Babington wrote a new letter to Mary with the details of the plot. He asked for Mary's permission to assassinate Elizabeth. Mary in her turn agreed with all aspects of the plot, and by doing this she condemned herself to death since the letter was copied and forwarded by spies to the secretary of Elizabeth I.

Babington as well as other conspirators were tried and executed in August 1586. Although Elizabeth was first against Mary being executed, and even refused to sign her death warrant, she was forced by Parliament to do so. Mary, Queen of Scots was tried on the basis of the evidence provided and executed in February 1587.

'''Sources'''

• Williams, Brenda and Williams, Brian. Kings & Queens. History Press Jarrold Publishing, 2004.
• [[http://www.history-magazine.com/babington.html]]
• [[http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/TUDbabingtonP.htm]]
• [[http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/Documents/Babington_plot.htm]]