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Before 1500 who were the kings political enemies at home?
Yorkist De La Pole family
who were the princes in the tower and why were pretenders claiming to be them?
So 1483, king edward iv (fourth) is dying. He has 2 sons, edward jr (age 12) and richard. They are preparing for edwards coronation in the tower of london, when their uncle richard kills them. its like the lion king, scar kills simba because he wants to be king. anyway, richard becomes king and the 2 boys bodies were never shown to the public, so its uncertain what actually happened. but as these were a yorkist family, yorkists will support anyone who claims to be one of the princes.
How did lambert simnels claim to the throne originate?
His teacher, a priest called Symonds, thought he had a resemblance to the younger brother who was the prince in the tower, Richard. So he told him to claim to be Richard, Duke of York, and that he hadn’t died in the tower of London after all.
Where did Symmonds take Lambert Simnel for Yorkist support? And how did his claim change?
Symmonds took him to Ireland, a centre of Yorkist support, where they decided instead of being Richard of York he would be a different Yorkist claim to the throne, earl of warwick.
Who was lambert simnel impersonating?
Earl of Warwick, yorkist claim to throne
how did henry vii respond to the claim that simnel was the earl of warwick?
he produced the real earl of warwick to the public
Who was supporting Lambert simnel and his claim that he was the earl of warwick?
Margaret of Burgundy, she offered to send 2000 soldiers. As well as John De la pole, another Yorkist.
Why was Margaret of Burgundy so willing to support Simnel?
She was an avid yorkist
When did Lambert Simnel invade england with the intention of starting a rebellion?
may, 1487
who was supporting simnel?
margaret of burgundy with 2000 soldiers, john de la pole earl of lincoln, and yorkist supporters he had gained in ireland
did lambert simnel receive much support in the north of england?
no, the wars of the roses had only been 2 years before
where was the battle of lambert simnel and henry vii?
Stoke, the rebellion was put down quickly.
How did Henry deal with Lambert Simnel and Richard Symmonds after the rebellion was put down?
He offered Simnel work in his kitchens and Symmonds escaped death because of his priest status so he was imprisoned instead.
Who was first, Lambert Simnel or Perkin Warbeck?
Lambert Simnel in 1487
When did Perkin Warbeck first appear as a threat?
1491
Who did Perkin Warbeck claim to be?
Richard of York, youngest son of Edward IV. So the younger prince in the tower.
In 1491 who was supporting Warbeck?
Margaret of Burgundy, Earl of Kildare (both Yorkists) but especially Charles VIII of France who welcomed him in his court in Paris.
What are the suggested reasons why Charles VIII was supporting Warbeck?
To distract Henry and divert his attention so he could attempt to annex Brittany
Where did Warbeck go in 1492?
Burgundy. Charles VIII and Henry were no longer fighting so warbeck had to leave france and try for support in Burgundy.
Who was supporting Warbeck when he got to Brittany in 1492?
He was supported by Margaret of Burgundy and her son, Maximilian I, HRE, but he was a bit distracted dealing with affairs in Italy.
Why did Warbeck not get much support when he came to England in 1495?
Leading figures had been executed for treason in 1495 so there was a reluctancy to support Warbeck.
Where did Warbeck go after not getting much support in England in 1495?
Scotland, King James IV was convinced he was genuine and granted him £1200 a year income and marriage to his own cousin.
Why did Scotlands attempt to support Warbeck go downhill?
James IV attempted to invade Northern England on Warbecks behalf but it was a disaster. Henry offered James a truce and Warbeck was forced to go to Ireland.
When did Warbeck reveal his identity and why?
1497, he had run out of support in France, Burgundy and Scotland and had nowhere else to turn.
How did Henry deal with Warbeck?
He allowed him to remain in court, but when he attempted to escape he was executed in 1499.
