Henry VII - Perkin Warbeck and Lambert Simnel Flashcards
who were the Princes in the Tower?
Edward V of York and Richard, Duke of York, sons of King Edward IV
What was Henry VII’s claim to the throne?
his grandfather remarried Henry V’s widow and his mother was descended from an illegitimate branch of John of Gaunt’s line - he didn’t have one
When did Henry win the Battle of Bosworth?
22nd August 1485
What steps did Henry take within the first year of his reign to secure his power?
Made parliament backdate his reign to 21st Aug so could declare those who fought against as traitors
legitimised marriage of Elizabeth Woodville and Edward V - gain Yorkist support and legitimise his marriage to Elizabeth of York
made Jasper Tudor Chief Justice in Wales
Gave positions to the Stanleys
Made Thomas Lovell and John Morton positions at court as they had turned against Richard
married Elizabeth of York
When did Staffords and Lovell try and create a rebellion?
April 1486
Where did they try to raise support? In whose name?
Midlands and Yorkshire. The Earl of Warwick (Edward IV’s nephew)
How did Henry put down the Stafford’s rebellion?
He advanced towards Midlands w/Jasper and fought them in Yorkshire. Staffords forcibly removed from sanctuary by Henry - Humphrey executed but Thomas pardoned. Lovell fled to Burgundy
Which Stanley was related to Henry and how?
Thomas Stanley. He had remarried Henry’s mother and Henry made him Earl of Derby after the BoB
When did rumours begin that Simnel claiming to be the Earl of Warwick?
November 1486
What did Henry do in response? When?
February 1487 - paraded the real Earl of Warwick through London
What happened when Simnel arrived in Ireland? Who accompanied him? When?
He was crowned King of Dublin. Was with Thomas Lovell and John de la Pole. May 1487
What happened on 4th June 1487?
A rebel army from Ireland arrived in Furness
When was the army in Furness defeated? Who died?
16th June. De la Pole died
What aid did Margaret of Burgundy give to Simnel’s cause?
2,000 German mercenaries
How many Acts of Attainder did Henry pass? What Chamber did he develop?
- Court of the Star Chamber - used to deal with nobility/gentry when they used their power to undermine judicial processes
When and where did Warbeck first emerge claiming to be the Duke of York?
Cork, Ireland in 1491
What prevented Warbeck getting more Irish support?
After the Simnel incident, the Earl of Kildare was reluctant to help even though the Irish people were enthusiastic but Kildare was still removed as deputy
Which foreign powers gave Warbeck support, when and how?
1492 - France –> Charles VIII treated him like royalty
1493 - Burgundy –> Margaret claims to recognise him
HRE –> Emperor Maximilian gives him support
What did William Stanley do that could be perceived as a betrayal?
He was Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household and made plans for someone to go and speak to Warbeck on his behalf
When was Stanley executed?
Feb 1495, months after it was first discovered
When did Warbeck attempt a landing in Deal? How many men did he have? How did it go?
July 1495 with 300 men. Failed to gain local support and fled, his men were killed
Where did Warbeck invade after Deal? When? With who? How many men?
Tried to invade the North of England from Scotland with James IV’s support in September 1496. Had 1,400 men. Also had support from Margaret of Burgundy but it failed and they returned to Scotland
When was the Cornish Rebellion? How many people revolted? How far did they get? How did Henry put it down?
June 1497. 15,000 rebels. Made it to Blackheath, Kent
Had to divert troops from fighting Warbeck in the North to Kent, but was successful against rebels
Where was Warbeck forced out of in July 1487?
Scotland then Ireland
