Francis Walsingham Quotes

A collection of quotes by Francis Walsingham.

Sir Francis Walsingham (c.1532-1590) was an English statesman and spymaster during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Known as the "spymaster to the Queen," he established a renowned intelligence network to protect England against internal and external threats. Walsingham played a significant role in exposing several Catholic plots against Elizabeth, most notably the Babington Plot that aimed to overthrow her and put Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne. His efforts to uncover conspiracies and protect the Protestant state earned him the reputation of being one of the most effective intelligence agents in English history.