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Though Austen doesn't name the Gunpowder Plot conspirators, she does mention Sir Henry Percy, who was sent to the Tower on suspicion of involvement. Eventually, the case against him collapsed.
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Henry Percy, earl of Northumberland: the brains behind the Gunpowder Plot? - The History of Parliament
Percy was a trusted servant and kinsman of Henry Percy, 3rd (or 9th) earl of Northumberland, one of England’s leading aristocrats, and a man whose profile marked him out as a possible traitor.
historyofparliament.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Though Austen doesn't name the Gunpowder Plot conspirators, she does mention Sir Henry Percy, who was sent to the Tower on suspicion of involvement. Eventually, the case against him collapsed.
#JaneAusten #HistoryOfEngland
historyofparliament.com/2020/10/22/h...
#JaneAusten #HistoryOfEngland
historyofparliament.com/2020/10/22/h...