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32 matches to Surprise Plot
Pinkerton, Allan. 1819-84. Scottish/US founder first US detective agency 1850. Foiled plot vs Lincoln 1861.
Plotinus. 205-270. Greek philosopher. His Neoplatonism influenced Islam, Christianity. Quest for Good through intelligence. “Creation is fall from God. Evil is the nature of man. Good is freedom from senses.”
Popish Plot. 1678. Oates’ fictitious allegations of conspiracy led to persecution of Catholics.
Ridolfi, Roberto. 1531-1612. Italian Catholic plotter vs Elizabeth I 1571. Norfolk.
Rommel, Erwin. 1891-1944. German WWII Field Marshal in Africa 1941-3, France 1944. “Desert Fox”. Plotted vs Hitler. Suicide.
Russell, William. 1639-83. English Whig. Executed, then acquitted for Rye House Plot.
Rye House Plot. 1683. Failed plot to kill Charles II and Duke of York.