On This Day: Seven days after being convicted of treason, Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the... (1499)

On November 23, 1499: Seven days after being convicted of treason, Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the throne of England, is hanged for attempting to escape from the Tower of London; his supporter John Atwater is executed with him.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.