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.
A man Known as 'Robert Catesby'.
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. There is a link below.
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.
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.
A man Known as 'Robert Catesby'.
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
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. There is a link below.
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.
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'