Anthony Babington
(1561-1585)
Died aged 23
Wikidata WikipediaAnthony Babington (24 October 1561 – 20 September 1586) was an English gentleman convicted of plotting the assassination of Elizabeth I of England and conspiring with the imprisoned Mary, Queen of Scots, for which he was hanged, drawn and quartered. The "Babington Plot" and Mary's involvement in it were the basis of the treason charges against her which led to her execution. He was a member of the Babington family.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Manor Farm Dethick Once the home of Sir Anthony Babington executed in 1586 for his attempted rescue of Mary Queen of Scots from Wingfield Manor
Wood Lane, Dethick, United Kingdom where they lived
This plaque marks the site of Babington Hall, townhouse of the conspirator Anthony Babington. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here on the night of 13th January 1585
58 St Peter's Street, Derby, United Kingdom where they lived