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Robert cecil and the gunpowder plot?
Robert Cecil was the Protestant Minister of England at the time of the Gunpowder Plot. Apparently, he really didn't like Catholics. I hope that helps!
What are the Different interpretations of the gunpowder plot?
1. The Catholics were guilty for attempted murder of the King. 2. The Catholics were framed by Robert Cecil.
Why was the gunpowder plot so important in Britain?
The Protestants wanted to frame the catholics so Robert Cecil King James I chief adviser set them up and gave them the idea then sent the letter to king James the Protestants then had a reason to prosecute the catholics !
What part did Robert Cecil play in the gunpowder plot?
some people believe that he was behind the whole thing. it is said that he fed ideas throught lord monteagle in order to convince King James I that Catholics should be gotten rid of. it is also believed that he knew all along that the plot would fail because the gunpowder was in fact decayed, and therefore would never have blown up. when he was informed of the plot, he actually waited for a few days so it could thicken,m before moving in and arresting the conspirators.
How did cecil help the gunpowder plot?
Some people believe that Cecil wanted the plotters to be caught in the act of blowing up parliament. An anonymous letter was sent to Lord Monteagle (a Catholic) warning him to skip Parliament. This letter was kept for a week until Robert Cecil showed it to James I and they searched the cellars. A fortnight before Guy Fawkes was discovered, Cecil wrote to James I's servant saying this: “I spend my time in sowing so much seed as my poor wretched fingers can scatter, in such a season as may bring forth a plentiful harvest. I dare boldly say no shower or storm shall mar our harvest except it should come from beyond the middle region.” The plotters were from the Midlands ( middle regions).
Robert cecil and the gunpowder plot?
Robert Cecil was the Protestant Minister of England at the time of the Gunpowder Plot. Apparently, he really didn't like Catholics. I hope that helps!
Was the gunpowder plot a terrorist plot or conspiracy?
Conspiracy the plot was set up by Robert Cecil
Was Robert dudley Catholic or protestant?
Robert Cecil was a protestant. He hated Catholics. that is why when the gunpowder plot was going on, he framed Guindo/Guy Falkes
Who was behind the gunpowder plot?
A conspiracy theory says Robert Cecil was, to make the Catholics leave the country
What are the Different interpretations of the gunpowder plot?
1. The Catholics were guilty for attempted murder of the King. 2. The Catholics were framed by Robert Cecil.
What was Robert cecil plan?
it was to kill all catholics. his excuse was that the gunpowder plot may have had more people involved i think this is right not too sure :p
What is Robert Cecil's birthday?
Robert Cecil was born on June 1, 1563.
When was Robert Cecil Beavan born?
Robert Cecil Beavan was born in 1841.
When did Robert Cecil Beavan die?
Robert Cecil Beavan died in 1870.
When did Robert Cecil Hayes die?
Robert Cecil Hayes died in 1977.
When was Robert Cecil Hayes born?
Robert Cecil Hayes was born in 1900.
When was Robert Cecil - MP - born?
Robert Cecil - MP - was born in 1670.
