Historical Figures

Who were the thirteen men involved in gunpowder plot?

There were thirteen main conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605:

1. Robert Catesby: The leader of the plot and a devout Catholic who felt that the only way to restore the Catholic faith in England was through violence.

2. Thomas Percy: A close friend of Catesby and a former member of the Queen's Bodyguard.

3. Guy Fawkes: A professional soldier and explosives expert who was hired to guard the gunpowder.

4. Robert Keyes: A Catholic gentleman from Worcestershire who provided financial support to the plotters.

5. Thomas Wintour: A Catholic recusant who helped recruit other conspirators and arrange the purchase of gunpowder.

6. John Wright: A Catholic priest who provided spiritual guidance and encouragement to the plotters.

7. Christopher Wright: John Wright's brother and a fellow priest who was also involved in the plot.

8. Ambrose Rookwood: A Catholic landowner and friend of Catesby who provided horses for the conspirators.

9. Everard Digby: A wealthy Catholic gentleman who joined the plot after Catesby convinced him that it was the only way to save Catholicism in England.

10. Francis Tresham: A Catholic gentleman who was initially reluctant to join the plot but eventually agreed to participate.

11. Thomas Bates: A servant of Catesby who was involved in the transportation of gunpowder to the Parliament building.

12. John Grant: A Catholic gentleman who was recruited by Tresham to help with the plot.

13. Robert Wintour: A brother of Thomas Wintour who was involved in the early planning stages of the plot but later withdrew.