Robert Wintour (sometimes Winter) (1565 - January 30, 1606) was one of the leading members of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to assassinate James I of England and Members of Parliament.[1]
Wintour was the rich landowing son of George Wintour of Droitwich, Worcestershire. He, and his brother Thomas Wintour became part of the group of conspirators who hid barrels of gunpowder beneath the Palace of Westminster.
A contemporary engraving of the conspirators (detail). The Dutch artist, Crispijn van de Passe the Elder, probably never met any of the conspirators, but the print has become well-known nonetheless.
After the discovery of the plot, Wintour was involved with the getaway and reluctantly helped and fought at Holbeche House.[2] He and Stephen Littleton made their way across country to be hid by Stephen's uncle, Humphrey Littleton and one of his tenant farmers. After capture at Hagley Park, he was taken to London, tried for treason, convicted and executed by hanging, drawing and quartering.
It has also been confirmed that Robert Wintour attended Nottingham High School, a private school which is still going today.
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