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Sir Francis Walsingham ( c. 1532 – 6 April 1590) was principal secretary to Queen Elizabeth I of England from 20 December 1573 until his death and is popularly remembered as her "spymaster".
Sir Francis Walsingham was an English statesman and diplomat who was the principal secretary (1573–90) to Queen Elizabeth I and became legendary for creating a highly effective intelligence network.
Sir Francis Walsingham is perhaps best known as Queen Elizabeth I’s spymaster: through his network of spies and the information he gathered from them, he was able to protect Elizabeth from assassination plots and conspiracies.
Sir Francis Walsingham, (born c. 1532, probably Footscray, Kent, Eng.—died April 6, 1590, London), English statesman and adviser to Queen Elizabeth I (1573–90).
Jul 15, 2022 · Sir Francis Walsingham was an English statesman and diplomat who has become legendary for the creation of a highly effective intelligence network. He successfully stopped England’s enemies both domestically and foreign from fulfilling their missions.
Feb 17, 2011 · But there was an army of men working in secret to protect the Queen. These were her spies, her secret service, and they were overseen by the most ruthless spy master of them all: Francis...
An admirer of Machiavelli, Walsingham is remembered as one of the most proficient espionage-weavers in history, excelling in the use of intrigues and deception to secure the English Crown. He was the head of the Secret Service and positioned agents in France, Spain, and Italy.
May 9, 2024 · Meet the man who ordered the execution of Mary Queen of Scots while working as a spymaster for Queen Elizabeth I - Francis Walsingham. Throughout Elizabeth, I's reign England was in constant danger, both from external and internal threats.
May 23, 2018 · Walsingham, Sir Francis (1532–90) English statesman, a leading minister of Elizabeth I. He was a zealous Protestant, who set up an efficient intelligence system, based on bribery, to detect Catholic conspiracies. He produced the evidence that led to the conviction and execution of Mary.
May 14, 2013 · Considered the first British spymaster, Francis Walsingham held the position of the modern day Foreign Secretary and head of MI5 and MI6.
