Lovell + Stafford Uprising

Question 1

When and where did the Lovell + Stafford Uprising begin?

Answer 1

April 1486
During Henry VII’s Royal Progress to York

Question 2

Who were the three instigators of the Lovell + Stafford Uprising?

Answer 2

Francis Lovell
Thomas Stafford
Humphrey Stafford

Question 3

After the Battle of Bosworth, where had the 3 Yorkist supporters fled to?

Answer 3

They had fled to Colchester and hid in sanctuary

Question 4

When Henry VII began to travel north, where did each Yorkist go after breaking sanctuary?

Answer 4

Lovell headed north and planned to ambush the king
The Stafford Brothers travelled to Worcester to stir up rebellion

Question 5

How did Henry VII react when he had heard of the Stafford Brothers stirring up revolt?

Answer 5

He sent an armed force to offer ‘calculated mercy’
Meaning the rebels could stop now and be pardoned OR be killed/executed and excommunicated from the Church

Question 6

What happened to the rebels after this offer?

Answer 6

The rebels from Worcester dispersed
Lovell escaped and fled to Flanders
The Stafford Brothers sought sanctuary once again - granted

Question 7

How did Henry VII deal with the Stafford Brothers?

Answer 7

Forcibly removed them from sanctuary
Humphrey Stafford was executed
Thomas Stafford was pardoned and remained loyal thereafter