Henry VII rebellions/securing the throne Flashcards
What were some actions Henry VII took in order to secure his throne in 1585?
1- Backdated his reign so he could accuse those who supported Richard III of treason
2- He publicly rewarded his supporters
3- He arranges his coronation to take place before the first meeting of parliament
4- Detained Earl of Warwick (stronger claim) and Elizabeth of York (for marriage)
5- Marries Elizabeth of York after his coronation to show that he is King
When was the Lovell rebellion?
1486
Who led the Lovell rebellion?
Stafford brothers and Francis, Viscount Lovell
Why was the Lovell rebellion unsuccessful?
Because there wasn’t enough support for them. They came out of sanctuary to lead uprisings against Henry, but this quickly failed
Who put down the Lovell rebellion?
Jasper Tudor/Duke of Bedford
How did Henry VII respond to the Lovell rebellion?
He altered sanctuary laws so that treason cases wouldn’t count
Which child did the rebels centre their rebellion around in 1486/87 and who were they pretending to be?
Lambert Simnel pretending to be the Earl of Warwick
How did Margaret of Burgundy help the Lambert Simnel rebels and who joined them while in Burgundy?
She gave them 2000 German mercenaries and financial aid. The Earl of Lincoln joined them in Burgundy
Which Earls crowned Simnel and where?
The Earls of Kildare in Ireland (1487)
How did Henry VII react to the rising Simnel issue?
He paraded the real Earl of Warwick around in London. He also promised favours to Northern nobles such as Northumberland
Which battle ended the Lambert Simnel rebellion? How long did the battle last?
The Battle of Stoke Field June 1487. It only lasted three hours
Who led each side in the Battle of Stoke Field and who died?
Henry VII: Duke of Bedford, Earl of Oxford
Simnel: Earl of Lincoln (died), Schwarz (died)
Who was the second big pretender and who was he posing as? When did he first emerge as an enemy?
Perkin Warbeck posing as youngest Prince in the Tower (1490)
Which member of Henry VII’s government was exposed as a spy and when?
Sir William Stanley- he was executed in 1495
Where did Perkin Warbeck go and when?
Ireland (1491), France (1492), Burgundy (1493), Ireland (1495), Scotland (1495), Ireland (1497), Cornwall (1497), Tower of London (1498)
When was the Yorkshire rebellion?
1489
Why did the Yorkshire rebellion kick off?
Henry VII raised the taxes in Yorkshire in order to help defend Brittany from France. As the people of Yorkshire were already paying to defend England from Scotland (and Brittany was far away) they didn’t want to pay any more
Who led the Yorkshire rebellion and when did it come to a head?
John a Chambre. The Earl of Northumberland was sent to Thirsk to collect taxes from this man and the rebels, but they refused, a fight broke out and Northumberland was killed.
How did Henry VII respond to the Yorkshire rebellion?
He executed John a Chambre for treason (Northumberland had represented the King). He never tried to raise tax in Yorkshire again
When was the Cornish rebellion?
1497
Why did the Cornish rebellion kick off?
Henry tried to raise their taxes in order to defend England against Scotland because Perkin Warbeck was there.
How many rebels were there in the Cornish rebellion?
6000 ill-armed peasants
What was the plan for the Cornish rebellion? How and why did this change?
March to London fairly peacefully and express grievances. Perkin Warbeck tried to join in, but he was rejected and left in Somerset.
How was the Cornish rebellion put down? Where did they get to?
They reached Blackheath (just outside of London). Lord Daubeney had to put them down with 8000 King’s men
