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Why did people want to kill Queen ELizabeth?
Hello Chris.
In 1570 Pope Pius V excommunicated Elizabeth I and absolved her Catholic subjects from their allegiance to her. In effect it advocated rebellion and the Queen's murder. As a result there were numerous Catholic plots against her from that date onwards.
Mark
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Mark Smith
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I have a good basic knowledge of British political history, but my speciality is the Kings and Queens of England and Scotland from 927 AD. Please no social history questions, it's not my strong point and I'm unlikely to answer them.
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No professional experience, but a lifelong interest and access to a variety of sources of information.
Education/Credentials
"A" level in History.
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