Catesby was discovered hiding out with a number of the other conspirators. The building he was in was surrounded by men of the Sheriff of Worcester, and one of them shot Catesby when he appeared at the door of the building. He managed to get back inside and died there.
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Robert escaped from being arrested but was shot dead at Holbeach House on 8th November 1605
A man Known as 'Robert Catesby'.
Five men plotted to kill James I and his advisers by blowing up the Houses of Parliament at the official opening of Parliament. They were led by Robert Catesby. The other plotters were Thomas Percy, Thomas Wintour, John Wright - and Guy Fawkes.
Not long after they found at that they were involved at surrounded the house with them all in. Some of them came out with there guns and tried to kill the people but failed.
The main leader of the group that plotted to blow up the king, was Robert Catesby
Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes, Sir Everard Digby, and Sir Ambrose Rookwood.
Robert Catesby of Henton, England. circa 16oo. Robert is Mark Catesby's great grandfather. Information gathered from History of General William Woodford (related to Catesby) by Mrs. Catesby Willis Stewrt, "The Life of General William Woodford of American Revolution,
1573
the leader of the gunpowder plot
Lapworth, Warwickshire
Robert Catesby
A man Known as 'Robert Catesby'.
He was the leader and he started it all. naughty boy!
Robert Catesby is i think one of the people with guy Fawkes that tried to kill the king. :) i hope this helps
Five men plotted to kill James I and his advisers by blowing up the Houses of Parliament at the official opening of Parliament. They were led by Robert Catesby. The other plotters were Thomas Percy, Thomas Wintour, John Wright - and Guy Fawkes.
Not long after they found at that they were involved at surrounded the house with them all in. Some of them came out with there guns and tried to kill the people but failed.
The main leader of the group that plotted to blow up the king, was Robert Catesby
John Catesby has written: 'The Status maneriorum of John Catesby 1385 and 1386'