Buckingham’s Rebellion Flashcards
3 reasons for the Rebellion of 1483
Richard’s actions
Buckingham’s Ambition
Dynastic Scheming
What did Richard do that caused fury in the public?
Seized the throne
What are the 3 main reasons to dislike Richard III?
Throne
Princes in the tower
Actions against the Woodvilles
Which group of people supported the rebellion?
Edward IV’s supporters
Which loyal supporter of Richard III was made Duke of Norfolk just two days after Richard became king?
John Howard
Which Earl of Lincoln and nephew of Richard III became a prominent supporter of the regime?
John De La Pole
Which 4th Earl of Northumberland was a prominent northerner that actively supported Richard III?
Henry Percy
Which key figure in the rebellion had unsuccessfully attempted to rescue the princes in the tower?
Sir John Cheney
Which former royal councillor supported the rebellion?
Sir John Fogge
Which of Edward IV’s personal knights supported the rebellion?
Sir Thomas Bourchire
Who considered joining the rebellion but Buckinghams participation put them off?
Talbots and Stanley’s
Why did Buckingham join the rebellion?
In fear they would win and overthrow Richard
Who gave Buckingham a claim to the throne?
Mother, Margret, daughter of Edmund Beaufort
Who else did Buckingham have a clone to the throne through?
Thomas of Woodstock
Who did Woodstocks only child Anne, marry, giving, Buckingham a claim?
Edmund, earl of Stafford