Nature of Rebellion (Henry VII) Flashcards
Aims of the Cornish rebels 1497
Not pay the tax - take back local control
Leaders of Cornish Rebellion 1497
Initially Michael An Gof, Later Thomas Flamank (gentleman from Bodmin) and Lord Audley (Discontented minor noble)
How long did Cornish Rebellion 1497 last?
3 months
What was the support for Cornish Rebellion 1497 like?
Had support from minor nobles however none with any resources - Very little support in London - The Cornish were viewed as too foreign as they spoke their own language and had their own customs
Size of Cornish Rebellion 1497
15,000 rebels - Henry had 25,000 at the battle of Blackheath
What was the organisation of Cornish rebellion 1497 like?
Very well organised as well as very determined - marched 250 miles to London - however they were ill equipped and had no artillery or cavalry
Aims of the Yorkshire rebels 1489
Not pay the tax - only £27,000 had been collected
How long did Yorkshire rebellion 1489 last?
Under a month
What happened to the Earl of Northumberland in Yorkshire rebellion 1489
He took the rebel demands to the king but was refused - murdered on arrival back to Yorkshire for returning emptyhanded
Aims of Perkin Warbeck Rebels 1491-99
Charles VII of France wanted to destabilase England to stop Henry VII from supporting Brittany, Margaret of Burgundy wanted to regain power for her Yorkist relatives
Where was the majority of Perkin Warbeck 1491-99’s support from and why was this damaging?
Abroad - Charles VII of France, Margaret of Burgundy, Earl of Desmond, James IV of Scotland - made Englishmen view him as a foreign pawn, when Warbeck attempted to land in Kent he was opposed by Kentish forces
What was the size of Perkin Warbeck rebellion 1491-99
Warbeck managed to gather 8000 troops by the time he reached Exeter-
What was the size of Perkin Warbeck rebellion 1491-99
Warbeck managed to gather 8000 troops by the time he reached Exeter, most of this was foreign support
Aims of Lovell and Stafford Rebellion 1486
Wanted the restoration of the house of York - Lovell was a close ally of Richard III wanted to regain his power and influence
Size of Lovell and Stafford Rebellion 1486
Small and lacked support however they did have enough numbers to raise support in Worcester despite it being a strong supporter of Henry VII
Organisation of Lovell and Stafford rebellion 1486
not good - no pretender to rally around
How much foreign support did Lambert Simnel 1486 receive?
2000 German Mercenaries paid for by Margaret of Burgundy + 4500 Irish Kerns sent by the Earl of Kildare
How many men did Lambert Simnel have at the battle of East Stoke?
8000
How many men did Henry VII have at the battle of East Stoke?
12,000
Did Lambert Simnel 1486 have local English support?
Not really, some Yorkist supporters but limited local support
Was Lambert Simnel 1486 well organised?
Yes
Was Lambert Simnel a good leader?
No he was 10, more of a figurehead to rally around than anything
Why did the Cornish rebellion 1497 struggle to gain support outside of Cornwall
Cornwall had its own language and customs, English people viewed them as foreign
How many Cornish rebels were there?
15,000
How many men did Henry VII bring to the battle of Blackheath 1486
25,000 - it was the army intended for Scotland
Who did Perkin Warbeck claim to be?
The Duke of York
Who did Lambert Simnel claim to be?
The Earl of Warrick
Who led the Yorkshire rebellion 1489?
John Agremont
Which gentleman supported the Cornish rebellion 1497?
Lord Audley - shows the rebellion had noble support
What battle did the Cornish rebellion 1497 result in and who won?
The battle of Blackheath
Who did Perkin Warbeck receive international support from?
Margaret of Burgundy and Charles I
How many Yorkshire rebels were there?
5000
How many men did Henry VII send to squash Yorkshire rebellion?
8000
Who led the Cornish Rebellion?
Thomas Flamank, Michael An Gof as well as support from minor noble Lord Audley
Who led the Cornish Rebellion?
