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When was the Exeter Conspiracy?
1538
What was the Exeter Conspiracy?
There was allegedly a plot to overthrow H8 and replace him with the Yorkist Henry Courtenay, Earl of Devon. Courtenay was accused of working with Pole, the French and the Spanish to carry out this rebellion.
Who was executed as part of the Exeter Conspiracy?
Henry Courtenay, Sir Nicholas Carew (formerly one of H’s favourites), Sir Edward Neville, Montague
Was there much evidence to suggest there really was an Exeter Conspiracy?
No - it seemed to largely be a mix of rumours and accusations
Why might’ve the Exeter Conspiracy have been manufactured?
Cromwell may’ve grossly exaggerated Courtenay’s disloyalty to rid Henry of any potential dynastic threats/those who were suspected of supporting Cath of A and having foreign ties abroad