Catesby, Robert, (c1572-1605), Conspirator

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Surname:	Catesby
Forenames:	Robert
Gender:	Male
Date:	c1572-1605
History:	Robert Catesby was the originator and mastermind of the Gunpowder Plot. He came from a prominent Roman Catholic family, and had taken part in the Earl of Essex's doomed rebellion in 1601. He had great charisma and a persuasive personality; having confided in Thomas Winter and John Wright, then Percy and Fawkes, he drew in others. When the Plot failed, he escaped with others to Holbeach House, Staffordshire, where he was cornered and mortally shot on 8 November. His severed head was displayed on London Bridge.
Biography:	ODNB link for Catesby, Robert (1573-1605) Conspirator
References:	DNB; NCA Rules
Name authority reference:	GB/NNAF/P276102 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P127976 )

Collections
Number	Description	Held by	Reference	Further information
1	17 Nov 1609: Parties: John Hall, esquire, cupbearer in ordinary to the King. James I. Place or...	The National Archives, Kew	E 214/1343
2	1604-1606: The Gunpowder Plot: a collection of correspondence, depositions and papers, in two...	The National Archives, Kew	SP 14/216
3	3 Jas. I: Northamptonshire: Copy of return to writ and of an inquisition on (1) evidence found at...	The National Archives, Kew	E 199/33/60
4	17 Nov 1609: Parties: John Hall, a cupbearer in ordinary to the King. Robert, Earl of Salisbury, Lord...	The National Archives, Kew	E 214/602
5	1603-1614: Proclamations, printed book	The National Archives, Kew	SP 14/73
6	1605 Nov: Letters and papers	The National Archives, Kew	SP 14/16
7	1605 Dec and 1605 undated: Letters and papers	The National Archives, Kew	SP 14/17
8	1609-1610: MIDDLESEX: The county. Inquisition as to the goods of Robert Catesby, John Grant, and...	The National Archives, Kew	E 178/4179
9	1606 June 20-1606 July 9: Short title: Williams v Banister. Plaintiff(s): Thomas Williams. Defendant(s):Thomas...	The National Archives, Kew	E 134/4Jas1/Trin6
10	marriage settlement and deeds	Collection held privately: enquiries to The London Archives: City of London		NRA 6321 Catesbys
11	misc papers	Parliamentary Archives	CAT