History of Guy Fawkes in Timeline
Guy Fawkes, known as Guido Fawkes during his time fighting for the Spanish, was integral to the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, an attempt by English Catholics to assassinate King James I by blowing up the House of Lords. Born in York, Fawkes was raised in a Catholic household following his father's death and his mother's subsequent remarriage to a recusant Catholic. This upbringing influenced his later political and religious motivations. Despite the plot's failure and Fawkes' capture and execution, his legacy endures, particularly in the UK, where Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated annually on November 5th with bonfires and fireworks, symbolizing the thwarting of the plot.
1905: Fawkes as an Action Hero in Children's Literature
Around 1905, Guy Fawkes was depicted as 'essentially an action hero' in children's books and penny dreadfuls like 'The Boyhood Days of Guy Fawkes; or, The Conspirators of Old London.' This portrayal contributed to Fawkes's transformation into an 'acceptable fictional character' in public perception.
1915: Catharine Pullein's Work on Fawkes's Catholic Education
In 1915, author Catharine Pullein suggested in her work 'The Pulleynes of Yorkshire' that Guy Fawkes's Catholic education was influenced by his Harrington relatives, known for sheltering priests, one of whom later joined Fawkes on a journey to Flanders in 1592–1593. This highlights the potential origins of Fawkes's Catholic beliefs.
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