AS FP1 : Social Discontent + Rebellions ; Lambert Simnel Affair

Question 1

Conceptual Awareness

Why did Lambert Simnel pretend to be the Earl of Warwick?

Answer 1

Henry had had him arrested at the start of his reign - some Yorkists believed that he was dead whilst others believed he may have escaped and was in hiding.

Question 2

Failures of the Rebellion

Why was there a lack of domestic support for Simnel?

Answer 2

• Henry had paraded the real Earl of Warwick around London to dissaude public opinion
• People were tired of the conflict created by the War of the Roses
• Lack of Finances

Question 3

Successes of the Rebellion

Why was there lots of Foreign Support for Simnel?

Answer 3

• Margaret of Burgundy recognised Simnel as her nephew and paid for 2000 mercanaries to support Simnel also.
• Also supported by Gerald Fitzgerald, Earl of Kildare in Ireland, who crowned him Edward VI in Dublin Cathedral.

Question 4

Successes of the Rebellion

When and where was Simnel crowned Edward VI?

Answer 4

24th May 1487
Dublin Cathedral, Ireland.

Question 5

Successes of the Crown

What was the state of Henry’s army at the Battle of Stoke-Field?

Answer 5

Henry had been mustering forces at Kenilworth since mid-april and had a force of around 12,000 prepared.

Question 6

Successes of the Crown

When was the Battle of Stoke-Field?

Answer 6

June 1487

Question 7

Failures of the Rebellion

How large was Simen’s army?

Answer 7

8,000 men - they were inflicted a heavy defeat

Question 8

Consequences

Who died as a consequence of the Battle of the Stoke?

Answer 8

Earl of Lincoln (killed and attained)
Viscount Lovell disappeared after the battle.

Question 9

Consequences

How many peers were attained after the Simnel affair?

Answer 9

25

Question 10

Significance of the Rebellion

What was the significance of the rebellion?

Answer 10

Yorkist threat still not extinguished but Henry’s position was clearly more secure than Richard’s was at Bosworth.