AS FP1 : Social Discontent + Rebellions ; Perkin Warbeck Flashcards
Conceptual Awareness
When was the Perkin Warbeck crisis?
1491-1497
Conceptual Awareness
Who was William Stanley ?
One of Henry’s close advisors, Chamberlain of the Royal Household.
Conceptual Awareness
Who did Perkin Warbeck claim to be - why was this a problem for Henry?
Warbeck claimed to be Richard of York - one of the Prince’s in the tower - and therefore had a much stronger claim to the throne than Henry (who was a usurper).
Successes of the Rebellion
Which foreign monarchs supported Warbeck (and when)?
Charles VIII of France - 1491 - 1492
Emperor Maximillian & Margaret of Burgundy - 1493 - 1496
James IV of Scotlad - 1496 -1497
Successes
Why was there so much foreign support for Perkin Warbeck
There was a general dislike of England in Europe
Successes of the Rebellion
Was Perkin Warbeck supported domestically?
Similarly to Lambert Simnel there was little domestic support for Warbeck (for similar reasons) however a notable supporter of Warbeck would be William Stanley.
Failures of the Rebellion / Successes of the Crown
How did Henry use diplomacy to expell Warbeck from France?
Following the Breton Crisis Henry signed the Treaty of Étaples with France which meant that France would have to expell any pretenders from the country ; Warbeck, who had been staying in the French court, was thus forced to leave.
Failures of the Rebellion / Successes of the Crown
How did Henry use diplomacy to have Warbeck removed from Burgundy?
- Chose dynastic security over diplomacy and enforced a Trade Embargo on Burgundy in 1493
- The Embargo affected both England and Burgundy’s economies
- In 1496 the Magnus Intercursus was signed giving English Merchants more rights in the netherlands - trade resumes
- Warbeck flees to Scotland.
Failures of the Rebellion / Successes of the Crown
How did Henry use diplomacy to have Warbeck removed from Scotland?
- Henry declares War on Scotland
- Cornish Rebellion
- Both Scotland and England realise Anglo-Scottish war impossible
- Truce of Ayton signed in 1497 (becomes treaty of perpetual peace 1502)
- Warbeck expelled
Failures of the Rebellion
Why was Warbeck captured?
He attempted to hijack the 2nd Cornish Rebellion but fled when he saw the King’s troops - he was cornered and captured.
Failures of the Rebellion
When was Warbeck executed?
23rd November 1499
Consequences and Significance
Why was Warbeck such a threat to Henry?
- Jeapordised the marriage between Arthur and Catherine as Ferdinand became cautious due to the persistent threat of Warbeck
- Warbeck had a greater claim to the throne than henry (supposedly)
- He promised attractive policies such as lowering taxes and ending wars with Scotland.
Consequences / Significance
What happened after William Stanley’s betrayal?
Loss of William Stanley made Henry re-model his Chamber into the Privy-Chamber where he could retreat with his most intimate servants; Henry could only be reacher by his most trusted advisors therefore became more difficult to gain the favour of the king.
Significance / Consequences
How much did Warbeck cost Henry?
£13,000 (£6.4 million by today’s standards)
Consequences / Significance
What did the amount of foreign support for Warbeck signify?
Showed the extent to which England was unpopular and in need of allies.
