Proper noun
Babington (plural Babingtons)
A surname from Old English.
Adams et al.; Cooper, pp. 209–211; Fraser, pp. 482–483; Hutchinson, p. 121; Wilson, p. 210 In July 1586, Anthony Babington wrote to Mary about an impending plot to free her and kill Elizabeth. Source: Internet
Although Babington was able to receive the letter with the postscript, he was not able to reply with the names of the conspirators, as he was arrested. Source: Internet
After a lengthy discussion with friends and soon-to-be fellow conspirators, Babington consented to join and to lead the conspiracy. Source: Internet
Babington sent a coded letter to the imprisoned Mary, which gave his name to the complicated multiple-sided plot. Source: Internet
Ballard was attempting to recruit Babington in an undeveloped scheme to rescue Mary and place her on the throne of England by killing Elizabeth. Source: Internet
Ballard and Babington were executed on 20 September 1586 along with the other men who had been tried with them. Source: Internet