Henry Wotton

Royal spy and diplomat

Henry Wotton was a 16th-century English diplomat and spy. He was sent to Venice to serve as an ambassador for Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his cunning and his ability to gather intelligence. He played a key role in foiling an assassination plot against King James VI of Scotland. He also helped to negotiate a peace treaty between Venice and the papacy. He was a skilled diplomat and was able to navigate the comp...