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The main plotter was Guy Fawkes, a professional blaster. He was the son of a Protestant solicitor, who converted to Catholicism and who was finally executed in 1606, after he had served under the Spanish troops in the Netherlands. | The main plotter was Guy Fawkes (1570-1606), a professional blaster. He was the son of a Protestant solicitor, who converted to Catholicism and who was finally executed in 1606, after he had served under the Spanish troops in the Netherlands. | ||
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===Effects=== | ===Effects=== | ||
Although this was just an individual action of some fanatics, it had a remarkable effect on England’s public opinion. Catholicism became something dubious and evoked thoughts of murder and assassination. English Catholics, who were involved in numerous political intrigues and conspiracies under the reign of Elizabeth, withdrew from politics after the Gunpowder Plot had failed. | Although this was just an individual action of some fanatics, it had a remarkable effect on England’s public opinion. Catholicism became something dubious and evoked thoughts of murder and assassination. English Catholics, who were involved in numerous political intrigues and conspiracies under the reign of [[Elizabeth I]], withdrew from politics after the Gunpowder Plot had failed. Despite this plot king [[James I]] did not introduce stricter rules against Catholics.<br> | ||
Until this day, the uncovering of the plot is celebrated as [[Guy Fawkes Day]] on 5 November, when after a procession effigies are burnt. Thus, nobody should forget what a danger Catholics can be for a state. | |||
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===Sources=== | ===Sources=== | ||
* Eßer, Raingard. ''Die Tudors und die Stuarts: 1485-1714''. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer, 2004. | |||
* Haan, Heiner; Niedhart, Gottfried. ''Geschichte Englands vom 16. bis zum 18. Jahrhundert''. München: C.H.Beck, 1993. | * Haan, Heiner; Niedhart, Gottfried. ''Geschichte Englands vom 16. bis zum 18. Jahrhundert''. München: C.H.Beck, 1993. | ||
* Maurer, Michael. ''Kleine Geschichte Englands''. Stuttgart: Reclam, 1997. | |||
Revision as of 17:53, 21 July 2009
English Catholicism already began to fade within the first years of the Stuart era. This is partly due to the plot of Catholics who tried to blow up the English Parliament on the day of its opening on 5 November 1605.
What Happened
An oppositional group of Catholics planned to blow up the Parliament and with it the whole political elite of England. A group of ….hit gunpowder in the cellars under the Parliament. But the plot was discovered before something could happen.
Who was involved
The main plotter was Guy Fawkes (1570-1606), a professional blaster. He was the son of a Protestant solicitor, who converted to Catholicism and who was finally executed in 1606, after he had served under the Spanish troops in the Netherlands.
Effects
Although this was just an individual action of some fanatics, it had a remarkable effect on England’s public opinion. Catholicism became something dubious and evoked thoughts of murder and assassination. English Catholics, who were involved in numerous political intrigues and conspiracies under the reign of Elizabeth I, withdrew from politics after the Gunpowder Plot had failed. Despite this plot king James I did not introduce stricter rules against Catholics.
Until this day, the uncovering of the plot is celebrated as Guy Fawkes Day on 5 November, when after a procession effigies are burnt. Thus, nobody should forget what a danger Catholics can be for a state.
Sources
- Eßer, Raingard. Die Tudors und die Stuarts: 1485-1714. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer, 2004.
- Haan, Heiner; Niedhart, Gottfried. Geschichte Englands vom 16. bis zum 18. Jahrhundert. München: C.H.Beck, 1993.
- Maurer, Michael. Kleine Geschichte Englands. Stuttgart: Reclam, 1997.