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Episode 2 of 4

Failed London Rebellion

When
8 February 1601
Where
London
Part of
Rebellion and execution of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex

Essex led a one-day armed rebellion in London on 8 February 1601, failing to gain citizen support before surrendering.

The rebellion occurred entirely in London on 8 February 1601. Essex attempted to rouse the citizenry and seize the city but failed completely, surrendering by the end of the day.

Sources

  1. Essex's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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