Buckingham's rebellion (October 1483)? Flashcards
Character of Buckingham?
vain, ambitious
What happens in September 1483?
Buckingham seems to have decided to rebel, he withdraws to his estates to raise troops - finds it difficult - does not have a good reputation locally - does get together some troops though
Where was the rebellion based?
Why?
the south
this was where Richard’s support base was weakest
What was the aim of the rebellion?
depose RIII and replace him with Henry Tudor
Who had Buckingham entered into negotiations with?
Margaret Beaufort
What happened to Henry Tudor’s invasion fleet?
Result?
unable to land fleet due to bad weather
left exposed and alone as a result
Why was Richard able to defeat Buckingham?
Buckingham unpopular
military side of plan ill convened and poorly executed
many of Buckingham’s troops deserted
What did Buckingham do when the rebellion had failed?
How does the king find Buckingham?
went into hiding
Buckingham betrayed by the servant he is hiding with
What happened in November 1483?
Buckingham executed
By the end of 1483, how many English nobles had gone to France to join Henry Tudor?
400 - including many Woodvilles
Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret Beaufort?
formed alliance despite having previously been on opposing sides - agree to marry their children (Henry and Elizabeth)
