3b Oldcastle Rebellion Flashcards
What was the plan
In January 1414, he led a group of religious dissidents to St Giles’
Fields, just north of London. The plan appears to have centred
on disguising a number of the conspirators as actors and thus
entering Eltham Palace, where the royal family were celebrating
the Epiphany
What was the aim of the plot
to kidnap the king and force him either to accept Lollard views or to murder him so that Oldcastle could
rule in his place.
What showed Henry’s traditional religious views?
the king’s rejection of Lollard-
inspired petitions at the 1410 parliament, as well as Henry’s
willingness to support and witness the burning of the heretic John
Badby of Evesham in the same year
How did the rebellion Henry’s decisiveness and suitability for kingship
Made careful use of spies and intelligence networks. The swift action improved Henry’s reputation for ominiscience and power
How many people were definitely involved in the rebellion? What were the punishments?
220 people. 69 convicted, 31 hanged, 7 hanged (for treason) and simultaneously burned (heresy)
April 1414 ‘ Statute of Lollards’ what did it do?
Increased the role of the secular authorities in the investigation and prosecution of heresy
April 1414 ‘ Statute of Lollards’ key terms of it regarding the crown
All the crown’s officers of the judiciary and local Justices of Peace (JPs) were responsible for providing the Church with more active support in searching out and tackling Lollardy
April 1414 ‘ Statute of Lollards’ key terms regarding those convicted of heresy
All those convicted of heresy who were handed over to the
secular judicial system for execution would also forfeit all their
property and movable goods to the crown.
The increased involvement of the state in prosecuting heresy
indicates
the clear concern that religious dissent was associated
with treason.
In addition to the Statute of Lollards, what was also strengthened
the 1411 Statute of Riots
was strengthened. This was a piece of legislation designed to give
the chancellor and the court of the King’s Bench greater power
to take action against criminals who had escaped justice becaus
of failures by local sheriffs and JPs.
What was introduced
In particular, a commission
of enquiry was introduced, which meant that the personnel of
King’s Bench travelled through the country dealing with a backlog
of cases. Fines for rioting were also increased.
What did. Historian C.T Allmand claim
Historian C.T Allmand claimed it was not a serious threat to Henry V but it did highlight the potential security issue of the country whilst Henry was going to invade in France
Who did Oldcastle endeavour to conspire with
Enemies of England, including the Scots and the Welsh- potentially making him more of a threat
Clear that some with unorthodox religious views were dissatisfied with Henry V’s govt- how was this shown
When Lollards supported the Southampton plot
When did Henry set sail to France?
After Southampton- risky and foolhardy- obvious domestic unease
