Sir Thomas Wyatt

Early in 1554, Sir Thomas Wyatt wrote a letter to Lady Elizabeth Tudor, later Queen Elizabeth I. In Sir Thomas Wyatt 's letter to the future Queen Elizabeth the First, he intended to rebel to prevent the Spanish marriage between Queen Mary and King Philip of Spain. This Spanish marriage would lead England to a new age of Catholic faith.

Who was Sir Thomas Wyatt?

Sir Thomas Wyatt was the leader of the rebellion against Queen Mary of England in 1554. Sir Thomas Wyatt and his supporters rose against Queen Mary in order to stop the marriage between Queen Mary and King Philip of Spain. It was believed that the future Queen Elizabeth I was involved in the plot to rebel against Queen Mary with Sir Thomas Wyatt but Lady Elizabeth was smart enough to cover her track well and nothing could be proven.

Queen Mary and King Philip of Spain

How did Sir Thomas Wyatt die?

Sir Thomas Wyatt was beheaded and also quartered on Tower Hill.