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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".
Francis Walsingham (1530 em Scadbury Park, Chislehurst, Kent - 6 de abril de 1590, Seething Lane, Londres, Inglaterra) ocupou vários cargos públicos importantes na Inglaterra do século XVI, mas é lembrado pela história principalmente por ter sido o chefe da rede de espionagem da rainha Elizabeth I.
Sir Francis Walsingham (born c. 1532, Kent, England—died April 6, 1590, London) 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.
17 de fev. de 2011 · Learn how Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth I's spy master, protected the Queen from Catholic plots and enemies. Discover how he used spies, codes, double agents and cunning strategies to uncover and foil the Babington plot.
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.
Portrait of Francis Walsingham, attributed to John de Critz the Elder. NPG London. Secretary of State to Elizabeth I. Ran a ring of spies. Uncovered several plots against Elizabeth and helped build the case for the execution of Mary Queen of Scots.
