What was Robert Cecil's role in the Gunpowder Plot?
Principal discoverer
Main conspirator
Trial judge
Executioner
Answer
Principal discoverer Robert Cecil played a pivotal role in uncovering the Gunpowder Plot. As the Earl of Salisbury and Secretary of State, Cecil received an anonymous letter warning of a conspiracy to blow up the Houses of Parliament. He swiftly investigated, leading to the discovery of gunpowder hidden in a cellar beneath the building.
Unveiling the Enigma: The Life and Legacy of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury
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