Charles Danvers

Charles Danvers

Sir Charles Danvers (c.1568-1601), was an English soldier who plotted against Elizabeth I of England.

He was born the eldest son of Sir John Danvers of Dauntsey, Wiltshire and Elizabeth, fourth daughter and coheiress of John Neville, Baron Latimer. He was executed for treason at Tower Hill in 1601 by beheading, along with fellow conspirator Sir Christopher Blount, for their part in the plot by Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex.[1]

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