Lovell/stafford Rebellions Flashcards
Who were the leaders of the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion?
Francis Lovell and Humphrey Stafford
When did the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion take place?
1486
Which English monarch did the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion oppose?
Henry VII
What was the main motivation behind the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion?
To overthrow Henry VII and restore the Yorkist dynasty to the English throne
Where did the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion first break out?
Yorkshire
What was the outcome of the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion?
It was quickly suppressed and both leaders were killed
Which battle marked the end of the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion?
Battle of Stoke Field
Who emerged victorious in the Battle of Stoke Field?
Henry VII
How did Francis Lovell die during the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion?
He disappeared and his fate remains unknown
What title did Humphrey Stafford hold before the rebellion?
Duke of Buckingham
What event inspired the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion?
The Battle of Bosworth Field
What impact did the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion have on Henry VII’s reign?
It solidified his hold on the English throne and weakened the Yorkist cause
Why did the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion fail to gain widespread support?
Lack of popular backing and military strength
Who was the Tudor monarch during the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion?
Henry VII
Which house did the Lovell/ Stafford rebellion seek to restore to power?
House of York