Perkin Warbeck in France + Burgundy Flashcards
Who did Perkin Warbeck claim to be in 1491?
In November 1491 Perkin Warbeck claims to be Edward’s son, Prince Richard of York
Where did Perkin Warbeck first go to gain support?
he goes to Ireland as Ireland is known for its Yorker sympathisers
however, he didn’t get much support due to the previous Pretender being a fraud
How did Henry respond to Warbeck’s arrival in Ireland?
Henry responds to the arrival of Perkin Warbeck in Ireland by sending a force led by James Ormond
the pressure on the Yorkists was too strong so Warbeck fled to France
Where does Warbeck go after fleeing from Ireland?
Warbeck was welcomed to France and Charles VIIII received him as a prince
which made him an even greater threat to Henry re
He wrote to James 4 of Scotland and Margaret of Burgundy to gain their support as well
When did Henry invade France?
Henry retaliated by invading France in October 1492
his main Ally was Archduke Maximilian
however, Maximilian’s army was slow to arrive
by the time they did, Henry had already agreed to truce with France
What truce did Henry agree with France in 1492?
the Treaty of Etaples on the 3rd of November 1492
What was the impact of the Treaty of Etaples?
Warbeck was banished from France
Maximilian the Treaty of Etaples violated the one he made with England
This is significant as means MAX later lends his support to Warbeck
Where did Warbeck go after he was exiled from France?
Warbeck was received in the low countries by Maximilian and Margaret’s burgundy
they also welcome to him as a prince
How did Henry react to Warbeck allying with the Burgundians?
Henry took the Threat of invasion seriously
he sent spies to uncover the true identity of Warbeck
Who is Margaret of Burgundy?
Edward’s sister = Yorkist
aunt of Elizabeth of York, H7 wife
most senior Yorkist and extremely Powerful
How was Margaret of Burgundy a threat to Henry?
provides mercenaries for the rebels at the Battle of Stoke
supports the Yorkist Pretenders
H7 blames Margaret for the inventions of Lambert simnel and Warbeck
In July 1493 he sent Ambassadors to Margaret accusing her of plotting to put a commoner on the English throne
What did Henry do to pressure the Burgundians to give up Warbeck?
he blockaded the low countries in Hope they’d abandoned Warbeck
How did Maximilian respond to Henry’s blockade?
Maximilian responded by banning the import of English wool which caused economic hardship for both sides for the next 3 years
Maximilian became the emperor in 1493 and Warbeck now had the support of the most powerful ruler of Europe
lasted until 1496 when they agreed to the Magnus Intercursus
