History glossary
The Babington Plot
the 1586 Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth I and place Mary Queen of Scots on the throne.
- Category
- Conspiracy
- Region
- England
- Date range
- 1586
What it means
The Babington Plot was a 1586 conspiracy involving Anthony Babington and other Catholic plotters. Intercepted letters appeared to implicate Mary Queen of Scots, leading to her trial and execution.
