The Throckmorton Plot, 1583
This plot was led by Sir Francis Throckmorton, the plan was to assassinate Elizabeth and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. Once Elizabeth had been killed, there would be an invasion by French Catholics, Henry Duke of Guise, and an uprising of English Catholics. The Plot also involved the Spanish ambassador. When the plot was discovered, Throckmorton was excited and Mary, Queen of Scots, was placed under closer guard.
The Babington Plot, 1586
This was another attempt to murder Elizabeth and placing Mary, Queen of Scots, on the throne. Led by Anthony Babington, it was the discovery of this plot that led to Mary’s trial and execution when it was found she has known about and agreed with the plot all along.
