Lambert Simnel Flashcards
How did the Lambert Simnel affair begin?
A boy called Lambert Simnel pretended to be The Earl of Warwick.The local priest taught him how to have good manners which is one of the big reasons why he was convincing.
Why did Henry arrest Edward Earl of Warwick in 1486?
So that there is no threat to the throne.
Who supported the plot
Margret of Burgundy
What happened during the plot?
Margret gave shelter to the Earl of Lincoln and made an army of 2000 men
Why did Lincoln want to get rid of Henry so badly
So he could get the Yorkists back on the throne.
What happened after the Lambert Simnel affair?
The Earl of Lincoln was killed at East Stoke .Lambert Simnel got a job in the royal kitchen
What was the most important result of the Simnel affair
The Earl of Kildare was still the most powerful man in Ireland.
Why was Simnel’s good manners so important
So he could impersonate the Earl of Warwick well.
What was the most important reason for Margaret wanting to get rid of Henry as King?
Henry had taken a lot of her trading rights away. This meant that she lost
What was Henry’s response to the Simnel plot?
His response was to fight him he had 12000 men against simnels 8000 men
How was the rebellion ended?
It was ended at the Battle of East stoke were henry fought Simnel
