The Epiphany Rising Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Epiphany rising take place?
A
January 1400
2
Q
What was the aim of the Epiphany rising?
A
To kill Henry IV and his 4 sons
3
Q
Who staged the Epiphany rising?
A
Richard II’s closest supporters e.g. the Earls of Huntington, Kent and Salisbury
4
Q
Why was the plot unsuccessful?
A
Henry was pre-warned and fled
5
Q
What happened to the plotters
A
The locals dealt with them after Henry IV had fled
6
Q
Why was this plot significant?
A
It made Henry realise that he needed to have Richard II killed to get rid of that threat to him as the new King
