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Plots against Elizabeth (The Ridolfi Plot (1571) (Elizabeth agreed to…
Plots against Elizabeth
The Ridolfi Plot (1571)
Ridolfi travelled to the Netherlands to discuss the plot with the Pope, Philip II and the Duke of Alba. He had a letter with him from the Duke of Norfolk which declared himself a Catholic and promised to lead a rebellion with Philip II's support.
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Ridolfi planned to murder Elizabeth, start a Spanish invasion, put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne and planned to marry her with the Duke of Norfolk.
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William Cecil discovered the plot later that year and was able to prove Norfolk guilty of high treason. Ridolfi escaped
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