The Information of Francisco de Faria

This 1680 pamphlet contains the testimony of Francisco de Faria, an American-born Jew, delivered before the House of Commons on November 1, 1680, concerning the Popish Plot. The pamphlet details de Faria's background, his recruitment as an agent in Antwerp, and his involvement with English Catholics. His testimony contributed to the narrative of the Popish Plot, a supposed conspiracy by Catholics to overthrow the English government. The collection also includes two related pamphlets and an article by Lee M. Friedman from the American Jewish Historical Society Journal (No. 20, 1911) that discusses de Faria's life and testimony.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Faria, Francisco de, 1653-
  • Williams, William, Sir, 1634-1700
  • Newcomb, Thomas, -1681 or 1682
  • DE FARIA, FRANCISCO

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 9