AS FP1 : Social Discontent + Rebellions ; Earl of Suffolk

Question 1

Conceptual Awareness

How much was Edmund De la Pole made to pay for his brother’s attainder?

Answer 1

£5000 - + only inherited some of his father’s lands and not his title

Question 2

What did Edmund de la Pole call himself?

Answer 2

“The White Rose” to make it clear that he was placing himself as an heir to the throne.

Question 3

When did Edmund De la Pole flee for the first time?

Answer 3

1499

Question 4

When did Edmund De La Pole flee for a second time?

Answer 4

1501

Question 5

Failures of the Crown

How much did Henry pay maximillian to try and recover Edmund de La Pole - was this succedssful?

Answer 5

£10,000 - unsuccessful, Maximillian never made any move towards returning Edmund

Question 6

Failures of the Crown

How much more was sent to the Hapsburgs in loans ?

Answer 6

£250,000 - Edmund still not released and loans never repaid.

Question 7

When did Henry suspend trade with Burgundy due to Edmund de La Pole?

Answer 7

1505

Question 8

What happened and when that allowed Henry to capture Edmund?

Answer 8

• 1506
• Freak Storm blows Philip of Burgundy’s Ship to English coast, Philip taken prisoner by Henry and harsh treaty - Intercursus Malus - imposed on Burgundy
• Intercursus Malus never recognised or implemented by Burgundy but Edmund is returned to England where he is imprisoned.

Question 9

What were the consequences of this rebellion?

Answer 9

• International humiliation for Henry as the extent of England’s isolation is clear - unable to get Edmund back from Europe for 5 years
• Richard De La Pole flees also and Henry dies without ever capturing him
• Lots of money spent with little return.