Exeter Conspiracy

Exeter Conspiracy

The Exeter Conspiracy, 1538, was a supposed attempt to depose the reigning Henry VIII and replace him with a Yorkist. An Act of Attainder was brought against Henry Courtenay, 1st Marquess of Exeter. The 'conspiracy' was largely exaggerated by Thomas Cromwell, at this point Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Richard Rich. Courtenay was among the people executed for their supposed role in the conspiracy.


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