He was the leader and he started it all. naughty boy!
the leader of the gunpowder plot
Robert Catesby
Robert Catesby (leader of the plot) John Johnson Thomas Wintour that is three of the plotters
Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes, Sir Everard Digby, and Sir Ambrose Rookwood.
Before the Gunpowder Plot, Robert Catesby was primarily known as a wealthy landowner and a member of the English gentry. He had a background in law and was involved in various local affairs, including serving as a justice of the peace. Catesby was also politically active, expressing his discontent with the treatment of Catholics in England, which ultimately led him to orchestrate the infamous plot against King James I.
He was involved in the Gunpowder Treason with Guy Fawkes in an attempt to destroy Parliament. Also, he was charged with involvement in the plot to remove Elizabeth I from the throne, but had only a minor role.
Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby, Christopher Wright, John Wright and Thomas Percy.
Robert Catesby was the leader of the gun powder plot. Many people say that Guido Fawkes (Guy fawkes) was the leader but he was hired to light the fuse by Robert Catesby and his followers. If you want more information on the gunpowder plot of 1605, take a look at the link below:
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 involved a group of conspirators including Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes, Thomas Wintour, John Wright, and Robert Keyes, among others. Their plan aimed to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I to end Protestant rule in England. The plot was ultimately foiled, leading to severe repercussions for the conspirators.
The twelve men involved in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 included Robert Catesby, Thomas Wintour, John Wright, Robert Wintour, Christopher Wright, Guy Fawkes, Thomas Bates, Francis Tresham, John Grant, Ambrose Rookwood, William Parker (Lord Monteagle), and Sir Everard Digby. Robert Catesby was the leader and mastermind behind the plot aimed at assassinating King James I and blowing up the Houses of Parliament. The plan ultimately failed, leading to the arrest and execution of many conspirators.
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.
Guy Fawkes is mistaken as the leader of the gunpowder plot but he was only actually a bomb expert. The gunpower plot was actually led by Robert Catesby.