Succession Flashcards
Who did Lambert Simnel pretend to be?
Edward, Earl of Warwick
What happened to Lambert Simnel in Ireland?
Welcomed by Earl of Kildare, and was crowned king of England there.
How did Lambert Simnel threaten Henry’s throne?
a rebellion erupted even though Earl of Warwick was alive. Led my Earl of Lincoln (John de la Pole).
The rebels fought Henry VII’s forces at the Battle of Stoke in 1487.
Result of rebellion led by Earl of Lincoln?
Several leading Yorkists were killed and Simnel was arrested.
Henry VII capitalised on the death of leading Yorkists and gained oaths of loyalties from other Yorkists.
Who did Perkin Warbeck pretend to be?
Richard, Duke of York
Why was Perkin Warbeck a threat?
Tried to gain support from surrounding countries.
He was welcomed by France and Margaret of Burgundy, (Richard III sister).
1479 Walbeck, allied himself to James IV of Scotland.
When was Warbeck executed?
1499
When was Edward Earl of Warwick executed?
1499
What did Henry do to Edmund de la Pole?
He lost the land to the crown, had to pay a relief of £5000 and was demoted from Duke to Earl.
Where did Edmund de la Pole fled?
Holy Roman empire in 1501
What did Henry do to Edmond dealer poll after he fled?
Arrested members of his family and friends.
What happened to Edmund de la Pole after he was handed over to Henry from the holy Roman Empire?
Prison in the tower of London until he was executed in 1513.
Who was arguably Henry biggest threat to his succession?
Margaret of Burgundy because she financially supported pretenders, including Warbeck, and supported rebellions against him.
