Tudor Executions (1485-1603) Timeline

William Catesby was a Chief minister of King Richard III. He was executed three days after the Battle of Bosworth Field.

Stafford was a Yorkist who had fought in the Wars of the Roses. He attempted to overthrow King Henry VII but was caught and executed at Tyburn.

Joan Boughton was an elderly widow who supported the ideas of the religious reformer John Wycliffe. Se was executed by being burnt at the stake.

Mountford was a lord who supported the pretender to the throne, Perkin Warbeck. He was caught and executed.

Stanley was the younger brother of Henry VII’s step-father. He had supported King Richard III but changed sides at the Battle of Bosworth and fought for Henry Tudor. He was executed by beheading for supporting the pretender to the throne, Perkin Warbeck.

An Gof was hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburn along with Thomas Flamank for leading the Cornish Rebellion against taxes imposed by Henry VII.

Thomas Flamank, a lawyer, was hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburn along with Michael An Gof for leading the Cornish Rebellion against taxes imposed by Henry VII.

James Tuchet was beheaded for taking part in the Cornish Rebellion against taxes imposed by Henry VII.

Ralph Wulford was executed for claiming to be Edward, Earl of Warwick, nephew of King Edward IV.

Warbeck had claimed to be Richard Duke of York, younger son of King Edward IV. He had been defeated and imprisoned but while in the Tower he had conspired with Edward Earl of Warwick. Perkin Warbeck was hanged at Tyburn.

Edward was the nephew of King Edward IV and had been imprisoned because he was a claimant to the throne and a threat to Henry VII. After conspiring with Perkin Warbeck he was executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

James Tyrrell was a trusted servant of King Richard III. He was arrested for supporting the Yorkist, Edmund de la Pole and was executed. Thomas More later stated that while being questioned Tyrrell confessed to the murder of the Princes in the Tower, Edward V and Richard Duke of York.

Dudley was one of Henry VII’s chief ministers who, together with Richard Empson had been responsible for raising taxes. Dudley had been very unpopular and was charged with constructive treason (a crime that was felt to be tantamount to treason) when Henry VIII became King. He was executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Empson was one of Henry VII’s chief ministers who, together with Edmund Dudley had been responsible for raising taxes. Empson had been very unpopular and was charged with constructive treason (a crime that was felt to be tantamount to treason) when Henry VIII became King. He was executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Edmund’s mother, Elizabeth, was the younger sister of King Edward IV. Although born a Yorkist he fought for King Henry VII against the Cornish rebels. He exiled himself to France and was proclaimed an outlaw. He was captured in 1502, stripped of his title and imprisoned in the tower. He was executed by beheading before Henry VIII left England for France.

Stafford was the son of Elizabeth Woodville’s sister, Catherine and therefore nephew of King Edward IV. He was loyal to King Henry VIII and fought with him in France and attended the Field of the Cloth of Gold Summit. In 1521 Stafford was found guilty of listening to prophecies of the King’s death and determining to kill the King. He was executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Gruffydd was a powerful Welsh landowner. He was angered after Henry VIII gave his grandfather’s estates and titles to Walter Devereux. This caused violent conflict between Gruffydd and Devereux. Gruffydd was charged with treason for plotting with James V of Scotland to become Prince of Wales and was executed.

Elizabeth Barton was a Catholic nun who, in 1532, began publicly prophesying that King Henry VIII would die and go to hell if he married Anne Boleyn. She was arrested in 1533 and charged with treason for conspiring to bring down the King. She was hanged at Tyburn along with her chief supporters.

Bocking was a supporter of the nun, Elizabeth Barton who, prophesied that King Henry VIII would die and go to hell if he married Anne Boleyn. Bocking was arrested in 1533, charged with treason and hanged at Tyburn.

Risby was a supporter of the nun, Elizabeth Barton who, prophesied that King Henry VIII would die and go to hell if he married Anne Boleyn. Risby was arrested in 1533, charged with treason and hanged at Tyburn.

Houghton was a Carthusian monk at the London Charterhouse. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered for refusing to swear the Oath of Succession.

Lawrence was a Carthusian monk at Epworth, Lincolnshire. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered for refusing to swear the Oath of Succession.

Webster was a Carthusian monk at the London Charterhouse. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered for refusing to swear the Oath of Succession.

Middlemore was a Carthusian monk at the London Charterhouse. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered for refusing to swear the Oath of Succession.

Exmew was a Carthusian monk at the London Charterhouse. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered for refusing to swear the Oath of Succession.

Newdigate was a Carthusian monk at the London Charterhouse. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered for refusing to swear the Oath of Succession.

Bishop Fisher was executed by beheading for refusing to swear the Oath of Succession.

Thomas More was a committed Catholic who had been appointed Chancellor of England after the fall of Thomas Wolsey. He was beheaded at Tower Hill for refusing to swear the Oath of Succession.

George Boleyn was the brother of Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII. He was charged with treason for committing incest with his sister. He was found guilty and executed by beheading.

Norris was King Henry VIII’s Groom of the Stool. He was charged with treason for committing adultery with Anne Boleyn. He was found guilty and executed by beheading.

Brereton was a Groom of the Privy Chamber of Henry VIII. He was charged with treason for committing adultery with Anne Boleyn. He was found guilty and executed by beheading.

Weston was a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber of Henry VIII. He was charged with treason for committing adultery with Anne Boleyn. He was found guilty and executed by beheading.

Smeaton was a musician at the court of Henry VIII. He was charged with treason for committing adultery with Anne Boleyn. He was found guilty and executed by beheading.

Anne Boleyn was the second wife of Henry VIII. She failed to give Henry a son and he wanted to marry Jane Seymour. Anne was tried and found guilty of committing adultery with Henry Norris, William Brereton, Francis Weston, Mark Smeaton and her brother George Boleyn. All five men were executed. Anne was beheaded by a swordsman who had been summoned from Calais on Tower Green.

Hussey was Chamberlain to Henry VIII’s daughter, Mary. He was charged with supporting and taking part in the Pilgrimage of Grace, a rebellion against the closure of the monasteries. Although he protested his innocence, he was found guilty and executed by beheading in Lincoln.

The FitzGeralds were a leading Irish noble family. Thomas’s father had been summoned to London in 1534 and it had been rumoured that he had been executed. Thomas publicly renounced his allegiance to King Henry VIII as Lord of Ireland and mounted a rebellion. He was captured and sent to the Tower of London before being hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Rochester was a Carthusian monk from the London Charterhouse who had refused to take the Oath of Succession and had been sent to Hull. Following the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion against the closure of the monasteries, Rochester was hanged in York and his body left to rot on the city battlements.

Walworth was a Carthusian monk from the London Charterhouse who had refused to take the Oath of Succession and had been sent to Hull. Following the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion against the closure of the monasteries, Rochester was hanged in York and his body left to rot on the city battlements.

Thomas Percy was a member of the powerful Percy family of Northumberland. His brother, Henry, had been betrothed to Anne Boleyn but was forced to recant the betrothal by Thomas Wolsey. He was charged with treason for his part in the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries) and Bigod’s Rebellion. He was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Bigod became a ward of Thomas Wolsey at the age of 7 years after the death of his father. He later entered the service of Wolsey. Although a Protestant he opposed the King’s intervention in religion and joined the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries). He then launched his own rebellion in January 1537. He was captured, found guilty of treason and hanged at Tyburn.

Darcy was one of the leaders of the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries). He was captured and sent to the Tower of London with Robert Aske and Robert Constable. He was found guilty of treason and executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Constable was one of the leaders of the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries). He was captured and sent to the Tower of London with Robert Aske and Thomas Darcy. He was sent north and exhibited as a traitor along the way before being executed by hanging in Hull.

Robert Aske was the acknowledged leader of the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries). He was captured and sent to the Tower of London with Robert Constable and Thomas Darcy. He was sent north and exhibited as a traitor along the way. He was hanged in chains from Clifford’s Tower in York Castle and left to die.

Johnson was a Carthusian monk of the London Charterhouse and had been arrested for refusing to sign the Oath of Supremacy. He was imprisoned in Newgate Prison and left to starve to death.

Mabel was found guilt for having a black fast (a fast taken with the intention of causing evil). She was said to have fasted in order to cause the death of King Henry VIII and Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk. She was executed.

Lambert was a friend of William Tynedale and a Protestant. He was accused of heresy and executed by being burned at the stake at Smithfield.

Neville was a knight and member of the King’s household. Although Neville was a Catholic and supported Catherine of Aragon he initially escaped persecution. After the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries) Neville was charged with treason for supporting Cardinal Reginald Pole. He was found guilty and executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Courtenay was a grandson of King Edward IV and cousin to Henry VIII. He was sent by the King to put down the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries) but failed in his mission. Thomas Cromwell saw Courtenay as a rival and managed to convince Henry VIII that he was in league with Cardinal Reginald Pole. He was executed by beheading by sword on Tower Hill.

Henry Pole was the grandson of King Edward IV’s brother George. He was a knight and a member of the court that tried Anne Boleyn. Henry Pole was arrested, along with other members of his family. He was charged with treason for supporting his brother Cardinal Reginald Pole. He was found guilty and executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Carew was a member of the king’s household and a skilled jouster. He undertook diplomatic missions for the king. In 1538 he became angry after a comment by the King. Cromwell used this to persuade Henry VIII that Carew was involved in a plot to remove him and put Reginald Pole on the throne. He was found guilty and executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Faringdon was a Benedictine monk and Abbot of Reading Abbey. He wrote to the Pope urging him to grant Henry VIII a divorce to spare England what might happen otherwise. In 1539 Faringdon was found guilty of financially supporting the northern rebels. He was hanged, drawn and quartered at Reading Abbey.

Rugg was an associate of Hugh Faringdon. He was found guilty of hiding one of the most famous relics of Reading Abbey at the time of the dissolution. He was found guilty and executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at the gateway of Reading Abbey.

Eynon was a Benedictine monk and pastor of ST Giles Church in Reading. He supported the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries) and refused to surrender his parish to the King’s commissioners. He was accused of treason and executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at the gateway to Reading Abbey.

Thomas Cromwell rose to become Lord Chancellor after suggesting the English Reformation to help Henry VIII secure a divorce from Catherine of Aragon. He later engineered the downfall of Anne Boleyn. He fell from favour after arranging Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleves. He was charged with treason on a number of counts and proclaimed guilty without a trial. He was executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Abel had been chaplain to Catherine of Aragon. He opposed the King’s divorce, refused to take the Oath of Succession and was imprisoned in December 1533. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at Smithfield.

Featherstone had been chaplain to Catherine of Aragon and tutor to Princess Mary. He opposed the King’s divorce, refused to take the Oath of Supremacy and was imprisoned in December 1534. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at Smithfield.

Powell was a court preacher who had helped Henry VIII write his reply to Martin Luther. He opposed the King’s divorce, refused to take the Oath of Succession and was imprisoned in November 1534. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at Smithfield.

Giles Heron was Thomas More’s son-in-law. He became involved in a dispute with a tenant who then maliciously reported Heron as a heretic. He was found guilty of treason and executed by being hanged at Tyburn.

Margaret Pole was the niece of King Edward IV and served as lady-in-waiting to Catherine of Aragon. Her son, Reginald had entered the church and opposed the divorce and the English Reformation. He had exiled himself abroad and had further angered Henry VIII after he had been created Cardinal and supported the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries). Margaret’s son Henry had been executed in 1539 and she had been imprisoned in the Tower of London. She was executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Neville was a member of the court and had served with Henry VIII in France. He had helped to suppress the Pilgrimage of Grace (rebellion against the closure of the monasteries). He was arrested and charged with treason for failing to report a conspiracy against the king. He was executed by beheading.

Grey served as Lord Deputy of Ireland. His sister married the Earl of Kildare and was mother of Gerald FitzGerald, young Earl of Kildare. Grey was accused of allowing his nephew to escape to France in 1539. He was found guilty and executed by beheading at the Tower of London.

Dereham had a relationship with Kathryn Howard before she became queen. He asked Kathryn to find him employment at court and he became her Private Secretary. He was found guilty of committing adultery with the queen and was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Culpeper was a member of the court and friend of Henry VIII. He was related to Kathryn Howard and often met with Kathryn once she was queen. He was found guilty of committing adultery with the queen and was executed by being beheaded at Tyburn.

Kathryn was a lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves before becoming his fifth wife. She was accused of committing adultery with Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham and imprisoned in the Tower of London. She was executed by beheading on Tower Green.

Jane had been the wife of George Boleyn, brother to Anne Boleyn. She had been lady-in-waiting to Jane Seymour and Anne of Cleves before being appointed to the household of Kathryn Howard. She was accused of treason for aiding and abetting Kathryn to commit adultery. She was executed by beheading on Tower Green.

Gardiner was the nephew of Stephen Gardiner, leader of the Conservative faction at court. He was a Catholic and opposed to Archbishop Cranmer. He became involved in a plot to remove Cranmer from power. Cranmer subsequently had him charged of conspiring with Reginald Pole. He was found guilty and executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Askew was a Protestant who was accused of heresy and imprisoned in the Tower of London. She was tortured but refused to recant or reveal names of other Protestants. She was executed by burning at Smithfield.

Howard was the son of Thomas Duke of Norfolk. He was a courtier and cousin to Anne Boleyn and Kathryn Howard. He was critical of those commoners that had risen during the reign of Henry VIII, particularly Cromwell. Henry VIII believed that Howard wanted to take the throne for himself and he was accused of treason. He was executed by beheading.

Thomas Seymour was the younger brother of Jane Seymour and uncle of King Edward VI. His brother Edward was Lord Protector of England as Edward was a minor. He had married Katherine Parr but had a flirtatious relationship with Henry VIII’s daughter Lady Elizabeth. After Katherine Parr died Thomas tried to bring his brother down and take power himself. He was found guilty of treason and executed by beheading.

Robert Kett and his brother William were leaders of a rebellion against the hardships caused by enclosure of common land and the policies of Edward Seymour. He was captured and found guilty of treason. He was executed by hanging at Norwich.

Willian Kett and his brother Robert were leaders of a rebellion against the hardships caused by enclosure of common land and the policies of Edward Seymour. He was captured and found guilty of treason. He was executed by hanging at Norwich.

Arundell was a Catholic Cornishman who rose in rebellion against the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer. The Prayer Book Rebellion was defeated and he was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Edward Seymour was the brother of Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII, and the uncle of King Edward VI. He ruled as Lord Protector because Edward was a minor. Seymour’s decision to enclose common land led to revolts against his rule. This was used by the council to accuse Seymour of mismanagement in 1549. When alerted of the move against him, Seymour seized King Edward VI and took him to Windsor Castle. Seymour was arrested and John Dudley, Earl of Warwick took over as leader of the Council. Seymour was released from prison but after plotting to overthrow Dudley he was arrested, charged with treason and executed by beheading.

Dudley had taken over as Protector of England after the fall of Edward Seymour. Dudley married his son, Guildford, to Jane Grey, granddaughter of Henry VIII’s sister, Mary. When Edward was on his deathbed it was decided that Protestant Lady Jane Grey should be Queen rather than Catholic Mary. Henry VIII’s will had stipulated that after his son Edward the crown should pass to Mary and then Elizabeth. The people rose for Mary and Jane Grey was overthrown after just 9 days. John Dudley was found guilty of treason and executed by beheading.

John Gates was a courtier and strong supporter of John Dudley. After the death of Edward VI he helped to place Jane Grey on the throne. But the people rose for Mary and Jane Grey was overthrown after just 9 days. Gates was found guilty of treason and executed by beheading.

Thomas Palmer was a courtier and strong supporter of John Dudley. After the death of Edward VI he helped to place Jane Grey on the throne. But the people rose for Mary and Jane Grey was overthrown after just 9 days. Palmer was found guilty of treason and executed by beheading.

Jane Grey was the granddaughter of King Henry VIII’s sister, Mary. She was married to John Dudley’s son, Guildford and chosen to be Queen by Edward VI and the council because she was Protestant. However, the people rose for Henry VIII’s daughter Mary. Recognising that Jane had been used by her father-in-law she was imprisoned. Early in 1554, Jane’s father joined a rebellion led by Thomas Wyatt against Queen Mary. Mary decided that Jane was a focus for revolt and she was executed by beheading.

Guildford Dudley was the son of John Dudley, Lord Protector of King Edward VI during his latter years. He was married to Jane Grey, the granddaughter of King Henry VIII’s sister, Mary. Jane Grey was chosen to be Queen by Edward VI and the council because she was Protestant. However, the people rose for Henry VIII’s daughter Mary. Recognising that Guildford had been used by his father he was imprisoned. Early in 1554, Jane’s father joined a rebellion led by Thomas Wyatt against Queen Mary. Mary decided that Jane and Guildford were a focus for revolt and could not remain alive. Guildford was executed by beheading.

Henry Grey was the father of Lady Jane Grey who had been chosen to be Queen by Edward VI and the council because she was Protestant. However, the people rose for Henry VIII’s daughter Mary. Early in 1554, Henry Grey joined a rebellion led by Thomas Wyatt against Queen Mary. He was captured and executed by beheading.

Henry Isley was a nobleman who joined a rebellion led by Thomas Wyatt against Queen Mary. He was captured and executed by beheading.

Thomas Wyatt the younger was the son of the poet, Thomas Wyatt. In January 1554 he organised a revolt against the marriage of Queen Mary I to Philip of Spain. The revolt was suppressed, Wyatt was captured and found guilty of treason. He was executed by beheading.

William Thomas was a scholar and courtier who joined a rebellion led by Thomas Wyatt against Queen Mary. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

John Rogers was a Protestant clergyman who had helped to translate the Bible into English. Queen Mary I was determined to restore England to Catholicism and passed legislation that allowed the burning of Protestant heretics. Rogers was the first to be executed by burning under this new legislation.

John Hooper was Protestant Bishop of Gloucester and Worcester. He was prosecuted under new legislation against Protestants. Hooper was executed by burning in Gloucester.

William Hunter was a Protestant living in Brentwood. He was executed by burning at Smithfield.

John Bradford was Protestant prebendary of St Paul’s Cathedral. He was charged under the new legislation of Queen Mary I that allowed the burning of Protestant heretics. Bradford was executed by burning at Smithfield.

Nicholas Ridley was Protestant Bishop of London. He was charged under the new legislation introduced by Queen Mary I against Protestants. Ridley was executed by burning in Oxford.

Hugh Latimer was Protestant Bishop of Worcester. Queen Mary I was determined to restore England to Catholicism and passed legislation that allowed the burning of Protestant heretics. Latimer was executed by burning in Oxford.

Thomas Cranmer was Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury who had been a leader of the English Reformation under King Henry VIII. Under King Edward VI he had helped to introduce the Book of Common Prayer. He fell from favour during the reign of Queen Mary I because he was a Protestant. Cranmer was executed by burning in Oxford.

John Felton was a Catholic. After the Pope issued a bull of excommunication on Queen Elizabeth I, Felton hung a copy of the document on the gates of the Bishop of London’s palace. He was charged with treason and tortured to reveal names of other heretics. He was executed by being hanged in St Paul’s Churchyard, London.

Plumtree was a Catholic who joined the northern rising to depose Elizabeth and celebrated a Catholic mass in Durham Cathedral. He was caught and executed.

John Story was a Roman Catholic member of Parliament who had escaped to Flanders in 1563 to escape persecution. He was abducted in Flanders and returned to England. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Howard was the son of Henry Howard who had been executed in January 1547. He was the grandson of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk and inherited the title when his grandfather died. Thomas Howard was implicated in the Ridolfi Plot which sought to depose Elizabeth and put Mary Queen of Scots on the English throne. He was found guilty of treason and executed by beheading on Tower Hill.

Thomas Percy was a Catholic and head of the Percy family of Northumberland. He led a northern uprising to depose Queen Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. He was captured, found guilty of treason and executed by beheading at York.

Campion was a Catholic Jesuit priest preaching in London. The English government had banned the Jesuit order. Campion was arrested and executed by being hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Briant was a Catholic Jesuit priest preaching in Somerset. The English government had banned the Jesuit order. Briant was arrested and executed by being hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Campion was a Catholic Jesuit priest preaching around the country. The English government had banned the Jesuit order. Sherwin was arrested and executed by being hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburn.

Francis Throckmorton was the leader of a plot to depose Queen Elizabeth I and replace her with Catholic Mary Queen of Scots. He confessed the conspiracy after being tortured. He was executed by beheading.

Parry was a Welshman and a courtier. He was also a spy for the government and found out about the activities of Catholics. He converted to Catholicism and plotted the assassination of Queen Elizabeth I. He was found guilty of treason and executed at Westminster.

Margaret Clitherow was a Roman Catholic who helped to shelter Catholic priests and also allowed mass to be held in her home. She was arrested but refused to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty which meant she could not be tried. In order to exact a plea she was laid on on the floor, covered with the door to her house and then heavy rocks were placed on top until she died.

Anthony Babington was a Catholic nobleman who had helped to transport letters to Mary Queen of Scots. Babington hatched a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. The plot was discovered and Babington was arrested and tried. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

Chidiock was a Roman Catholic poet who continued to practice Catholicism after the religion was banned in England. He was a conspirator with Anthony Babington in a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. The plot was discovered and Tichborne was arrested and tried. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

Salisbury was a conspirator with Anthony Babington in a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. The plot was discovered and Salisbury was arrested and tried. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

Ballard was a Jesuit priest and a conspirator with Anthony Babington in a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. The plot was discovered and Ballard was arrested and tried. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

Henry Donn was a conspirator with Anthony Babington in a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. The plot was discovered and Salisbury was arrested and tried. He was executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

Mary Queen of Scots was the daughter of King James V of Scotland. She had become Queen of Scotland at just six days old but had been raised in Scotland for her safety. She married Francis of France then returned to Scotland after he died. She fell from favour after her husband was killed following an explosion and she was implicated in the murder. After being forced to abdicate in favour of her son, James VI she fled to England. Queen Elizabeth I kept her under house arrest but after plots to depose Elizabeth and put Mary on the throne she was executed by beheading.

George Errington was accused of trying to illegally convert people to Catholicism. He was found guilty and executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at York.

William Knight was accused of trying to illegally convert people to Catholicism. He was found guilty and executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at York.

William Gibson was accused of trying to illegally convert people to Catholicism. He was found guilty and executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at York.

Henry Abbot was accused of trying to illegally convert people to Catholicism. He was found guilty and executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered at York.

Devereux was a nobleman and had been a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. He fell from favour after failing to restore order in Ireland and becomming overly familiar with the Queen. He was charged with treason after a failed coup, found guilty and executed by beheading.

Meyrick was a supporter of Robert Devereux and took part in a failed coup. He was charged with treason, found guilty and executed by hanging.

Henry Cuffe was a supporter of Robert Devereux and took part in a failed coup. He was charged with treason, found guilty and executed.

Blount was a leading supporter of Robert Devereux and took part in a failed coup. He was charged with treason, found guilty and executed by beheading.

Danvers was a supporter of Robert Devereux and took part in a failed coup. He was charged with treason, found guilty and executed by beheading.