Henry VII - The threat of Lambert Simnel - RG1 Flashcards
Name the two supporters of Lambert Simnel within in England
.Earl of Lincoln
.Elizabeth Woodville
What relation was Elizabeth Woodville to Henry VII?
Mother in Law
Who had her estates seized by Henry VII and was later confined to a nunnery?
Elizabeth Woodville
Why was the Earl of Lincoln eager to destabilise the Tudors?
He was a yorkist
Give a reason why the Earl of Lincoln had no intention of making Simnel king?
He aimed to take the throne himself
What was Earl of Lincoln also known as?
John De la Pole
Name the two foreign supporters of Simnel
.Margaret of Burgundy
.Emporor Maximillian
How was Margaret of Burgundy a Yorkist?
She was EIV’s sister
Who was Margarte of Burgundys husband?
Emporor Maximillian
Where does emperor maximillian want to take over?
Brittany
What does Emperor Maximillian resent?
Henry VII’s close relationship to Brittany
Why were Irish Lords eager to destabilise England?
To secure independence
Why was there support for Simnel from Ireland?
It was a Yorkist stronghold and Elizabeth of Yorks father was a Lord Leiutenant there with big estates and a big influence
