1.2 Henry VII's Threats and Pretenders Flashcards
Who attempted to restore a Yorkist monarchy in 1486?
Viscount Lovell and Stafford
What happens to Lovell and Stafford after their rebellion fails?
Lovell escapes but Stafford is captured and executed
Who was Lambert Simnel?
Pretending to be the Earl of Warwick who was imprisoned by Henry, conspired with John de la Pole
At what battle in 1487 did H7’s forces defeat Simnel and kill John de la Pole, ending the Wars of the Roses?
The Battle of Stoke Field
Why did H7 win at the Battle of Stoke Field?
Shrewdness, leadership skills, support of Earl of Oxford in maintaining his men’s support
Who was Perkin Warbeck?
Pretended to be Richard Duke of York in 1491, attracted support of foreign powers including M of Burgundy leaving Henry somewhat fragile
How did H7 punish his opposition at Stoke Field?
Mildly, used bonds of good behaviour to ensure future good behaviour and not further alienate Yorkists
What did Warbeck do in 1495?
Tried to land in Kent but was a disaster, he fled back to Ireland, he had been supported by Henry’s own Lord Chamberlain William Stanley who was subsequently executed
What caused the failed Yorkshire Rebellion of 1489?
Parliament had attempted to raise another tax to fund war in Brittany but many in Yorkshire and Northumberland objected
What did Warbeck do in 1497?
He tried to hijack the Cornish Rebellion against a tax but was captured as the rebellion was crushed. Later executed in 1499 after trying to escape
What does Christine Carpenter think of the threats to H7?
Stanley’s betrayal showed Henry was vulnerable where he should’ve been most secure
