Lincolnshire Rebellion 1470 Flashcards
When was the Lincolnshire rebellion?
March 1470
Who did Warwick aim to work with in the rebellion?
Clarence (Edward’s younger brother)
Who did Warwick work with and why were they willing to join the cause?
Disaffected men from Lincolnshire who were sympathetic to the Lancastrians
Who did Warwick intend to put on the throne?
Henry VI
Who did Clarence decide to should lead the rebellion?
Sir Robert Welles
What was one of the methods used to gain support for the rebellion?
Post on church doors in Lincoln saying that all bodied men were commanded to attend Sir Robert fully armed at Ramby Hawe
Why was Edward wanting to impose royal authority in the region of Lincoln?
Sir Thomas Burg (Master of the Horse for Edward IV) had his horse attacked by the Burg family
How many rebels rallied in support of the rebellion?
30,000
What rumours did Robert Welles spread and who gave it more creditability?
Sir Robert Welles spread the rumour that Edward was planning to impose harsh justice on the Commons of Lincolnshire. Given more credibility as it was repeated by the servants of Clarence.
Which significant person joined Edward?
Lord Richard Welles (Robert’s father)
What did Lord Welles write to his son?
To surrender or he would lose his head
What tactics did Edward use that won him the battle?
Held his ground and didn’t advance north, struck the rebels down so hard that they did not have any time to bring reinforcements
Which significant leader was captured?
Sir Robert Welles
How was it confirmed that Warwick and Clarence were the cause of the rebellion?
The messenger of Clarence was amongst the corpses who contained letter that Warwick and Clarence had caused the rebellion
How did Edward find out of Warwick’s intention to make Clarence king?
One of the rebel leaders who was captured and humiliated in London admitted this
