The defeat of the Pretender Lambert Simnel at Stoke in 1487 Flashcards
What was the greatest threat to Henry’s reign?
the greatest threat to Henry was the Yorkist Imposter Lambert Simnel
he was trained in courtly Manners by the priest Richard Simon
pro-Yorkist nobles accepted him as the Earl of Warwick and declared him the rightful King of England
Who was Lambert simnel supported by?
simnel was supported by Margaret of Burgundy
she provided them with German and Swiss mercenaries
he was also supported by Viscount Lovell, John de la pole and Lord Scrope
Who was Henry supported by?
Henry travelled to Coventry to join his supporters on the 22nd of April 1487
Northumberland and Lord Clifford and Lord Strange
When was Lambert simnel coronated?
Lambert simnel was crowned Edward V on the 24th of May 1487
Why did the rebels fail to gain support?
support for the Rebels weren’t that great as many doubted that identity of E5 and remembered lovell’s failed Rebellion
the city of York was not letting the foreign mercenaries in and was protected by Northumberland
When was the Battle of Stoke Field?
on 16 June 1487
What boosted the morale of the Royal Army?
when Henry returns with Lord strange and more troops it boosted the morale of the Royal Army
What was the outcome?
The Irish Nobles were ill equipped and overwhelmed by the King’s forces
the leaders of the rebellion were killed in fighting
Lambert simnel and his mentor were captured
4000 Irish died
None of the nobleman fighting for Henry died at the Battle of Stoke
How did divine right help Henry?
Lambert simnel didn’t have a proper coronation at Westminster, he was crowned in Ireland with no formalities
Henry had divine right which helps boost his troops morale and win
What did Henry do to Lambert simnel after the battle of Stoke?
Henry pardoned simnel showing that he wasn’t a real threat to his reign
he even worked in the king’s household kitchen
How did Henry use intelligence?
Henry was aware of the Rebels position allowing him to make calculated moves to defeat them
