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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 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 · 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...
15 de jul. de 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Francis Walsingham, the English statesman and intelligence chief who helped Queen Elizabeth I survive countless plots and threats. Discover how he created a network of spies, used propaganda and code breaking, and was involved in the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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). A member of Parliament from 1563, he became ambassador to the French court (1570–73) and established friendly relations between France and England.
