Bye Plot
The Bye Plot was a conspiracy by a Roman Catholic priest, William Watson, to kidnap King James I of England and to force him to repeal anti-Catholic legislation. In 1603, the plot was exposed by English Jesuits led by Father Henry Garnet, who informed the government of the conspiracy because they were afraid of retribution against members of their faith if the plan failed, and also because of Jesuit suspicion regarding the political motivations of secular priests.
Two priests, William Watson and William Clark, were tried and executed for their parts in the scheme, together with the conspirator Sir George Brooke.
On 22 February 1604, as a result of the plot, King James ordered all Roman Catholic clergy to leave England.
See also
Sources
- Gunpowder at BritainExpress.com
- Gunpowder Plot
- Profile of Henry Garnet at gunpowder-plot.org
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