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==Famous trials== In 1595 Popham presided over the trial of the [[Jesuit]] [[Robert Southwell (Jesuit)|Robert Southwell]] and passed a sentence of death by [[hanging, drawing and quartering]]. He also presided over the trials of Sir [[Walter Raleigh]] (1603) and the conspirators of the [[Gunpowder Plot]], including [[Guy Fawkes]] (1606). He was also involved in the trial at [[Fotheringhay Castle]] of [[Mary, Queen of Scots]] (1587) which resulted in her execution. While working as the messenger to the Queen, Popham was imprisoned by [[Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex]] with his henchman. Ever stoic, Popham replied that at his age, death would be "but cutting off a few years". However, he was rescued and rowed to safety by Sir [[Ferdinando Gorges]] (1565β1647). He was noted for his severity towards thieves, and for strict enforcement of the Penal Laws.
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