Guy Fawkes
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| '''Guy Fawkes''' ([[13 April]] [[1570]] – [[31 January]] [[1606]]) sometimes known as '''Guido Fawkes''', was a member of a group of [[Roman Catholic]] revolutionaries from [[England]] who planned to carry out the [[Gunpowder Plot]]. The plot was an attempt to blow up the [[Houses of Parliament]], which would displace [[Protestant]] rule by killing King [[James I of England]] and the entire Protestant [[aristocracy]], on [[5 November]] [[1605]]. | '''Guy Fawkes''' ([[13 April]] [[1570]] – [[31 January]] [[1606]]) sometimes known as '''Guido Fawkes''', was a member of a group of [[Roman Catholic]] revolutionaries from [[England]] who planned to carry out the [[Gunpowder Plot]]. The plot was an attempt to blow up the [[Houses of Parliament]], which would displace [[Protestant]] rule by killing King [[James I of England]] and the entire Protestant [[aristocracy]], on [[5 November]] [[1605]]. | ||
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Guy Fawkes (13 April 1570 – 31 January 1606) sometimes known as Guido Fawkes, was a member of a group of Roman Catholic revolutionaries from England who planned to carry out the Gunpowder Plot. The plot was an attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, which would displace Protestant rule by killing King James I of England and the entire Protestant aristocracy, on 5 November 1605.
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