Henry VII Flashcards
Rebellions- Lambert Simnel
Imposter who backed John De La Pole, support from Burgundy, Battle of Stoke Field 1487, executed shortly after
Rebellions- Perkin Warbeck
Imposter (claimed to be Richard Duke of York who was imprisoned), pest, 1490’s, “invaded” with small Scottish force in 1496 but swiftly retreated and Warbeck was captured
Intercursus Malus
1506- Strengthened trade relations between England and Burgundy further
Succession issues
Married Elizabeth of York in 1486
Arthur- born in 1486, married Catherine of Aragon (1501), dies a year later (1502)
Margaret and Mary- both women
Henry- born 1493- only 16 when Henry VII dies
Elizabeth of York dies in 1503
Rebellions- Lovell and the Stafford’s
1486, Lovell was loyal Yorkist, raised forces in North riding of Yorkshire and the midlands, both were put down with ease
Rebellions- Yorkshire
1489, anger at raised taxation to defend Brittany and poor harvests, Earl of Northumberland was killed, 5000 force, Surrey put forces down
Rebellions- Cornish
1497, anger at taxation to defend Scottish border, 15000 rebels marched towards London, dispersed at Blackheath by Lord Daubeney
Treaty of Redon
1489, peace with France
Treaty of Etaples
1492, French support for Warbeck removed, £5000 in compensation
Treaty of Medina Del Campo
1489, Spain, strong alliance formed against France
Treaty of Ayton
1497, Scotland, Scotland remove support for Warbeck
Treaty of Perpetual Peace
1502, Scotland, improved relations, marriage alliance agreed for Mary