nov 28, 1569 - Northern rebellion

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*In 1569, the Catholics of the north of England rebelled.

*They were led by the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland, and planned to depose Elizabeth and put Mary Queen of Scots onto the throne. They were supported by an army of about 4,500, many of them the earls' tenants and servants.

*The rebels captured Durham, where they celebrated a Catholic Mass, and Barnard Castle. However, when the royal army arrived, they were easily defeated.

*Northumberland and about 600 rebels were executed.

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