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'''Guy Fawkes''' was born on April 13, 1570 in Stonegate, York. He was an English soldier who had fought as a mercenary for the Spanish and part of the [[Roman Catholic]] [[terrorist]] group who tried to act on the [[Gunpowder Plot]] on November 5th. The plot was to assassinate the [[Protestant]] rulers of [[England]], including King James I and the whole of [[Parliament]], by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the opening session of [[Parliament]] in 1605. This would have created a power vacuum, supposedly allowing the Catholic Church to seize power. Fawkes was caught before he could put this plan into action. He was interrogated through [[torture]]. Normally torture would have been forbidden, but James I decided that the country was at war and therefore torture was acceptable.{{fact}} Fawkes was ultimately was put to death along with his co-conspirators for treason and attempted murder. He died on January 31, 1606, by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

'''Guy Fawkes''' was born on April 13, 1570 in Stonegate, York. He was an English soldier who had fought as a mercenary for the Spanish and part of the [[Roman Catholic]] [[terrorist]] group who tried to act on the [[Gunpowder Plot]] on November 5th. The plot was to assassinate the [[Protestant]] rulers of [[England]], including King James I and the whole of [[Parliament]], by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the opening session of [[Parliament]] in 1605. This would have created a power vacuum, supposedly allowing the Catholic Church to seize power. Fawkes was caught before he could put this plan into action. He was interrogated through [[torture]]. Normally torture would have been forbidden, but James I decided that the country was at war and therefore torture was acceptable.{{fact}} Fawkes was ultimately put to death along with his co-conspirators for treason and attempted murder. He died on January 31, 1606, by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

His death is celebrated in England every year on [[Guy Fawkes Day]], 5^th November with fireworks and bonfires, it is commonly known as "Bonfire Night"

His death is celebrated in England every year on [[Guy Fawkes Day]], 5^th November with fireworks and bonfires, it is commonly known as "Bonfire Night"