Question

Lord Monteagle received an anonymous letter warning him about the Gunpodwer Plot. True or false?

Answer 1

True. Lord Monteagle received an anonymous letter warning him of the Gunpowder Plot on October 26, 1605. The letter is believed to have been written by Francis Tresham, one of the co-conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot.

Answer 2

True. Lord Monteagle received an anonymous letter in October 1605, warning him not to attend Parliament on November 5th. This letter is believed to have played a significant role in uncovering the Gunpowder Plot, as Monteagle immediately reported it to the authorities. The letter is now known as the Monteagle Letter and is on display at the British Library in London.