The name "John Johnson" was used during this event, and the Monteagle letter was discovered by (*) Robert Cecil prior to this event.
Henry Garnet was executed for his alleged role in this event after learning about it in confession. The perpetrators of this event attempted to kidnap a woman who would later become the "Winter Queen," Elizabeth of Bohemia. The name "John Johnson" was used during this event, and the Monteagle letter was discovered by (*) Robert Cecil prior to this event. This plan against "the wisest fool in Christendom" was led by Robert Catesby, who sought to increase Catholic autonomy by assassinating James I. Burning effigies of Guy Fawkes on November 5th commemorate--for 10 points--what failed attempt to blow up Parliament?
Henry Garnet was executed for his alleged role in this event after learning about it in confession.
Gunpowder Plot (accept the Jesuit Treason)