Lovell’s Rebellion 1486 Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
After battle of bosworth
Lovell and Humphrey Stafford sought sanctuary at Colchester abbey
Conspirators helped restore yorkist monarchy
2
Q
Aims
A
Restore yorkist monarchy
Rise against and remove king henry vii
3
Q
Events
A
Lovell headed north + planned to waylay king
Stafford travelled west
Henry sent army, rebels dispersed
Lovell avoided capture and fled
4
Q
Consequences
A
Stafford’s arrested and sent to tower
Humphrey executed
Thomas pardoned and remained loyal after
5
Q
Severity
A
More chance of rebellions
Victory for henry and Tudor
Minor rebellion so less severe
