1 - yorkist opposition Flashcards
The Government of Henry VII and Threats to His Rule
When was the Lovell rebellion?
1486
The Lovell Rebellion
led by Francis Lovell, early in Henry’s reign, gathered support from Yorkists, Henry heard of the plot from spies and sent armed forces to offer pardon or excommunication, failed due to lack of support
When was the Simnel rebellion?
1487
The Simnel Rebellion
led by Lambert Simnel (claimed to be Earl of Warwick - Richard III’s nephew - but proven wrong), crowned Edward VI in Ireland, sent money and 2000 mercenaries from Margaret Of Burgundy, defeated at Battle of Stoke (1487), Simnel spared and made into a servant in the royal kitchen
When was the Warbeck rebellion?
1491 - 1497
The Warbeck Rebellion
led by Perkin Warbeck (claimed to be Richard, Duke of York), gained support from Holy Roman Emperor, Margaret of Burgundy & James IV of Scotland, led to tensions between England and other European countries, many invasions of England (most notable: 1497, Cornwall, unsuccessful), failed to force Henry into battle, Warbeck executed in 1499
When was the de la Pole rebellion?
1499 - 1506
The de la Pole Rebellion
led by Edmund de la Pole (strong claim to throne), support from foreign powers (eg. Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I & King Charles VIII of France), soon after deaths of Prince Arthur & Elizabeth of York, limited English support, de la Pole captured and executed in 1506 (from Philip of Burgundy, reducing Yorkist threat)
When was the Battle of Stoke?
1487
Who did Lambert Simnel claim to be?
Earl of Warwick (proven wrong, real one held in Tower of London)
Who did Perkin Warbeck claim to be?
Richard of York, one of the “Princes in the Tower” (couldn’t be proven wrong as he was dead)
When did Warbeck surrender?
1497
When was Warbeck executed?
1499
