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| − | '''Guy Fawkes''' was born on April 13, 1570 in Stonegate, York. He was an English soldier who had fought as a mercenary for the Spanish and part of the [[Roman Catholic]] [[terrorist]] group who tried to act on the [[Gunpowder Plot]] on November 5th. The plot was to assassinate the [[Protestant]] rulers of [[England]], including King James I and the whole of [[Parliament]], by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the opening session of [[Parliament]] in 1605. This would have created a power vacuum, supposedly allowing the Catholic Church to seize power. A more likely reason for the plot is that it was an effort by Catholics to try and fight back against the strong anti-Catholic movement in the British government in the period of time arround the Protestent Revolution. Fawkes was caught before he could put this plan into action. He was interrogated through [[torture]] | + | '''Guy Fawkes''' was born on April 13, 1570 in Stonegate, York. He was an English soldier who had fought as a mercenary for the Spanish and part of the [[Roman Catholic]] [[terrorist]] group who tried to act on the [[Gunpowder Plot]] on November 5th. The plot was to assassinate the [[Protestant]] rulers of [[England]], including King James I and the whole of [[Parliament]], by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the opening session of [[Parliament]] in 1605. This would have created a power vacuum, supposedly allowing the Catholic Church to seize power. A more likely reason for the plot is that it was an effort by Catholics to try and fight back against the strong anti-Catholic movement in the British government in the period of time arround the Protestent Revolution. Fawkes was caught before he could put this plan into action. He was interrogated through [[torture]]. Torture was normally forbidden but James I permitted it with the words: "if he will not other wayes confesse, the gentler tortours are to be first usid unto him ''et sic per gradus ad ima tenditur'' [and so on step by step to the most severe] and so god spede youre goode worke."<ref>http://www.francesfarmersrevenge.com/stuff/archive/torture/london.htm</ref> Fawkes was ultimately put to death along with his co-conspirators for treason and attempted murder. He died on January 31, 1606, by being hanged, drawn and quartered. |
His death is celebrated in England every year on [[Guy Fawkes Day]], 5<sup>th</sup> November with fireworks and bonfires, it is commonly known as "Bonfire Night". A famous rhyme concerning Guy Fawkes goes as follows; | His death is celebrated in England every year on [[Guy Fawkes Day]], 5<sup>th</sup> November with fireworks and bonfires, it is commonly known as "Bonfire Night". A famous rhyme concerning Guy Fawkes goes as follows; | ||
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Guy Fawkes was born on April 13, 1570 in Stonegate, York. He was an English soldier who had fought as a mercenary for the Spanish and part of the Roman Catholic terrorist group who tried to act on the Gunpowder Plot on November 5th. The plot was to assassinate the Protestant rulers of England, including King James I and the whole of Parliament, by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the opening session of Parliament in 1605. This would have created a power vacuum, supposedly allowing the Catholic Church to seize power. A more likely reason for the plot is that it was an effort by Catholics to try and fight back against the strong anti-Catholic movement in the British government in the period of time arround the Protestent Revolution. Fawkes was caught before he could put this plan into action. He was interrogated through torture. Torture was normally forbidden but James I permitted it with the words: "if he will not other wayes confesse, the gentler tortours are to be first usid unto him et sic per gradus ad ima tenditur [and so on step by step to the most severe] and so god spede youre goode worke."[1] Fawkes was ultimately put to death along with his co-conspirators for treason and attempted murder. He died on January 31, 1606, by being hanged, drawn and quartered.
His death is celebrated in England every year on Guy Fawkes Day, 5th November with fireworks and bonfires, it is commonly known as "Bonfire Night". A famous rhyme concerning Guy Fawkes goes as follows;
- Remember, remember the fifth of November,
- Gunpowder, treason, and plot,
- I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason
- Should ever be forgot.
- Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
- To blow up the King and Parliament.
- Three score barrels of powder below,
- Poor old England to overthrow;
- By God's providence he was catch'd
- With a dark lantern and burning match.
- Holloa boys, holloa boys, make the bells ring.
- Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King!
- Hip hip hoorah!
Oftentimes, the rhyme is shortened to the first four lines.