Ridolfi plot

• What is the date of the papal bill "regnans in excelsis"?

  25 February 1570
• Who issued the papal bill "regnans in excelsis"?

  Pope Pius V
• Why was Elizabeth I labeled a heretic?

  Due to her Protestant beliefs and practices
• What was the consequence of the papal bill for Elizabeth I?

  She was excommunicated
• What was the Ridolfi Plot of 1571 aimed at?

  Disposing Elizabeth and replacing her with Mary
• Who was Roberto Ridolfi?

  A key figure in the Ridolfi Plot
• Who was Mary Queen of Scots supposed to marry in the Ridolfi Plot?

  The Duke of Norfolk
• Which two major figures supported the Ridolfi Plot?

  King Philip II of Spain and Pope Pius V
• What was planned to enforce the regime change in England?

  A Spanish invasion of England
• What role did Ridolfi play in the Ridolfi Plot?


  He acted as a go-between for support
• What was the Treason Act of 1571 about?

  It made it treason to deny Elizabeth's title
• What was the recusancy fine imposed on those who did not attend Church of England services?

  £20 per month
• What happened to the Duke of Norfolk in 1572?

  He was executed
• What were the main consequences of the Ridolfi Plot?

  • Treason Act of 1571 enacted
  • Recusancy fine of £20 per month
  • Execution of the Duke of Norfolk in 1572