C3: Lambert Simnel Flashcards
Why was Siminel believed?
He was trained by Yorkists even though he was born of common birth
Who did Siminel pretend to be?
Edward, Earl of Warwick
Who supported Simnel?
Margaret of Burgundy
What did Margaret give Simnel
2,000 mercenaries led by Martin Schwartz who sail for Ireland in 1487
What magnates accepted Simnel
Irish
When was Simnel crowned
In Dublin Cathedral
What did Henry do
Paraded the real Earl of Warwick who was previously locked up in a tower
What happened to Simnel on June 1487?
Landed in Lancashire and tried to gain support in Cumbria and Yorkshire but failed
How come Simnel was defeated
Simnel had 8,000 men
Henry had 12,000 men
What happened to Simnel
He was forgiven and made kings falconer
No one was executed and there were only 28 attainders
