Rye House Plot
- When
- 1683
- Where
- London
- Episodes
- 1
The Rye House Plot of 1683 was a conspiracy to assassinate King Charles II and the Duke of York. The scheme was publicly discovered on 12 June 1683 after an informer leaked details, leading to the arrest and execution of several Whig leaders.
Episodes
Background and detail
Political Context. Following the dissolution of Parliament in 1681, Charles II ruled alone. The Exclusion Bill, introduced in 1681, sought to bar James, Duke of York, from the succession. This political tension, combined with Charles's support for the Tories, created an environment where Whig opposition turned to radical measures.
People involved
- Charles II · Target of the assassination plot
- James, Duke of York · Target of the assassination plot
- Robert West · Convenor of the Rye House cabal
- Thomas Walcot · Key conspirator
- Josiah Keeling · Informer who leaked the plot
Sources
- Rye House Plot Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-16
- Charles II of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13
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