Lovell and Stafford Flashcards
1
Q
When was this uprising?
A
Easter of 1486
2
Q
How significant was it?
A
Rather minor uprising
3
Q
Who was it led by?
A
Francis Viscount Lovell - key supporter of Richard III - and Humphrey Stafford
4
Q
How did Lovell contribute to this uprising?
A
Tried to raise a rebellion in Richard III’s heartland of support in the North Riding of Yorkshire
5
Q
How did Stafford contribute to this uprising?
A
Tried to raise forces in another area of Yorkist support in the Midlands
6
Q
What was Lovell’s fate?
A
Managed to escape from the King’s forces
7
Q
What was Stafford‘s fate?
A
Was captured and executed
8
Q
Why was this uprising insignificant?
A
There was little enthusiasm at this stage for a Yorkist uprising in there traditional heartlands. It was easily suppressed
