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Discovery of the Plot

When
12 June 1683
Where
London
Part of
Rye House Plot

The plot was publicly discovered on 12 June 1683 after Josiah Keeling provided information to Sir Leoline Jenkins.

News of the plot leaked when Josiah Keeling gave information on it to Sir Leoline Jenkins. This led to the public discovery of the conspiracy on 12 June 1683. The revelation triggered immediate arrests and the beginning of the legal proceedings against the conspirators.

Sources

  1. Rye House Plot Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-16

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