Cornish rebellion - 1497 Flashcards
What was the main cause of the Cornish rebellion?
The raising of a subsidy for an ‘irrelevant’ war against Scotland
What were the subsidy causes of the Cornish rebellion?
New regulations on tin mining and suspension of the privileges of the Stannaries (the local Cornish court and parliament. This hit both the key contributor to the Cornish economy and local independence from the centre
How long did the Cornish rebellion last?
About 3 months
Where did the Cornish rebellion take place?
Cornwall, a distant place from london
Who led the Cornish rebellion?
First: A blacksmith called Michael an Gof
Next: a gentleman from Bodmin
Later: Lord Audley, a discontent Somerset minor noble
No major figures emerged as leaders.
How much support did the Cornish rebellion get?
15,000 rebels, but they were not trained or well equipped
How much of a threat did the Cornish rebellion pose?
A moderate amount since there was a large force twice the size of the initial royal army who made their way to London, but they were not well-equipped or trained.
Where were the rebels defeated in the Cornish rebellion?
At Blackheath, outside London
What was the outcome of the Cornish rebellion for the rebels?
All 3 rebel leaders were executed and large fines of £15,000 were levied on the Cornish county
What were the reasons for the failure of the Cornish rebellion?
- The Cornish were ‘too different’ to attract support in the south of England, with many of them speaking a different language
- Poorly equipped. The Cornish had no cavalry or artillery, or good weapons or armour while they faced a professional army
- They had no support from any nobles with any resources
- So sympathy for the rebel cause among Londoners
