the ridolfi plot Flashcards
when did the ridolfi plot take place?
1571
what was the ridolfi plot?
a plot in 1571 to assassinate Liz and replace her with MQS
he planned the plot?
roberto di ridolfi
who was roberto di ridolfi?
an international banker who was able to travel between brussels, Rome and Madrid to gather support without attracting too much suspicion
where did roberto di ridolfi travel?
Brussels, Madrid, Rome
who else got involved in the plot?
Duke of Norfolk
what was the plan?
the plan would be to assassiante Liz and get support from spain and the pope to overthrow her and replace her with MQS, a catholic who would also mary the duke of norfolk to consolidate power.
how did the plan go wrong?
Liz’s network of spies proved too much for the plotters and a letter was discovered on it’s way to the north. Norfolk confessed his involvements and was executed on 2nd june 1572
when was the Duke of Norfolk executed?
2nd june 1572
what happened to mary after the plot?
she was placed under guard and house arrest under suspicion that she was involved in the plot
