Lovell/ Stafford

Question 1

Dynastic causes

Answer 1

Francis Viscount Lovell (former Lord Chamberlain) and Yorkist associates Humphrey and Thomas Stafford wished to kill he king

Question 2

Area affected

Answer 2

Areas popular with Yorkist kings
- Lovell- Yorkshire
-Stafford brothers- Worcester

Question 3

Was it a violent rebellion

Answer 3

Earl of Northumberland was murdered while supervising tax commission

Question 4

Why did the rebellion fail

Answer 4

Both Lovell and the Stafford brothers failed to get enough support from their retainers. Henry was able to suppress their conspiracies.

Question 5

Henry’s use of spies

Answer 5

-Spies were able to track down the Stafford brothers and Lord Lovell.
-Rebels first taken sanctuary in Colchester Abbey before fleeing.
-Staffords tracked down to Culham church
-Lovel.forced to flee the country

Question 6

Key people

Answer 6

Richard Edgecombe & Sir William Tyler - sent to apprehend Lovell n North Riding of Yorkshire in 1486

Sir John Coyers suspected of involvement lost stewardship of Middle ham and had £2000 bond imposed on him.

Abbot of Abingdon- secured sanctuary for Stafford brothers

Question 7

How did Henry maintain political stability

Answer 7

-At his accession anointed with Holy Oil by Arch Bishop of Canterbury, imbued with divine authority.
-Looked to bishops for advice and assistance. Archbishop was appointed as Lord Chancellor
-Expected Pope Innocent VIII to support him against rebels and imposters

Question 8

Dates

Answer 8

1486