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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Francis Walsingham
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(c.1532–90, kt 1577) Secretary of state to *Elizabeth I from 1573 till his death. He is remembered in particular for his organization of an extremely efficient secret service. His network of spies kept him one step ahead of numerous conspirators, including those hatching the *Babington plot.
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