Gunpowder Plot

American  

noun

1. an unsuccessful plot to kill King James I and the assembled Lords and Commons by blowing up Parliament, November 5, 1605, in revenge for the laws against Roman Catholics.

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Gunpowder Plot British  

noun

1. the unsuccessful conspiracy to blow up James I and Parliament at Westminster on Nov 5, 1605 See also Guy Fawkes Day

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Example Sentences

A perennial target of assassins, James survived the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and confederates hoped to blow up Parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 saw a group of English Catholics' - including Guy Fawkes - carry out an unsuccessful attempt to kill King James VI of Scotland and I of England.

From BBC

In a nod to the Gunpowder Plot of the 16th Century, the Yeomen of the Guard will conduct a ceremonial search for explosives.

From BBC

The company now runs two venues in London - one based on Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds and another retelling the story of The Gunpowder Plot.

From BBC

The company has previously produced immersive experiences including The Gunpowder Plot and The War of The Worlds.

From BBC