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Escape from the Tower
- When
- 4 October 1597
- Where
- Tower of London
Gerard and Arden escaped the Tower of London via a rope across the moat on the night of 4 October 1597.
Assisted by the Catholic underground, Gerard and John Arden utilized a rope strung across the Tower moat to descend from their prison. This nocturnal operation allowed them to bypass the fortress defenses and reach safety in the surrounding area.
Sources
- John Gerard (Jesuit) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-10
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