John Somerville (conspirator)
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John Somerville was a conspirator against the life of Elizabeth I of England
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His plan was discovered before he became a serious threat. His co-conspirator was William Parry. His father-in-law, Edward Arden
was also arrested, found guilty by Christopher Wray
and executed for the plot. Somerville hanged himself in jail before he could be executed.
Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I was queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana, or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty...
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His plan was discovered before he became a serious threat. His co-conspirator was William Parry. His father-in-law, Edward Arden
Edward Arden
Edward Arden was an English nobleman and head of the Arden family, who became a Catholic martyr.Arden lived in Park Hall, Castle Bromwich, an estate near modern-day Birmingham. He was a recusant Catholic and kept a priest, Hugh Hall, at his house disguised as a gardener...
was also arrested, found guilty by Christopher Wray
Christopher Wray
Sir Christopher Wray was an English judge and Chief Justice of the King’s Bench.-Early life and career:Wray, the third son of Thomas Wray, seneschal in 1535 of Coverham Abbey, Yorkshire, by Joan, daughter of Robert Jackson of Gatenby, Bedale, in the same county, was born at Bedale in 1524...
and executed for the plot. Somerville hanged himself in jail before he could be executed.