He was executed for his alleged part in the Exeter Conspiracy .
Sir Nicholas Carew ( c. 1496 -- 3 March 1539 ) , KG , of Beddington in Surrey , was an English courtier and diplomat during the reign of King Henry VIII .
Nicholas Carew was executed for Nicholas Carew 's alleged part in the Exeter Conspiracy .
Sir Nicholas Carew ( c. 1496 -- 3 March 1539 ) , KG , of Beddington in Surrey , was an English courtier and diplomat during the reign of King Henry VIII .