Guy Fawkes
English member of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605
1570 — 1606
Quick Facts
Profession
English member of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605
Born
April 23, 1570
Died
1606 (age ~36)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
military personnel, soldier
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in YorkDied in Westminster
1570
Born in York (1570-04-23)
1606
Died in Westminster
About
Guy Fawkes, also known as Guido Fawkes while fighting for the Spanish, was a member of a group of provincial English Catholics involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He was born and educated in York; his father died when Fawkes was eight years old, after which his mother married a recusant Catholic.
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Who is Guy Fawkes?+
Guy Fawkes, also known as Guido Fawkes while fighting for the Spanish, was a member of a group of provincial English Catholics involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He was born and educated in York; his father died when Fawkes was eight years old, after which his mother married a recusant C
What does the name Guy mean?+
The name Guy means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is of French origin.
When was Guy Fawkes born?+
Guy Fawkes was born on April 23, 1570.
When did Guy Fawkes die?+
Guy Fawkes died in 1606, at approximately 36 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.
The name Guy is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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