Guy Fawkes

Guido Fawkes (April 13, 1570—January 31, 1606), most commonly called Guy Fawkes, was a member of the group of Roman Catholic conspirators who attempted to carry out the Gunpowder Plot. The conspirators had planned to assassinate King James I and all the members of both branches of the Parliament of England. To do this, the House of Lords was to be blown up during the formal opening of the 1605 session of Parliament. Guy Fawkes was primarily responsible for the latter stages of the plan's execution. He was discovered before its completion, however. Following an interrogation, Fawkes and his co-conspirators were executed for treason.

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April 13 - 1570 - January 31 - 1606 - Roman Catholic - Gunpowder Plot - Assassinate - King James I - Parliament - England - House of Lords - 1605

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In the United Kingdom, New Zealand and South Africa, the failure of the gunpowder plot is celebrated annually on Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night.

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United Kingdom - New Zealand - South Africa - Guy Fawkes Night

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