The Pilgramage Of Grace Flashcards
What was the Lincolnshire rebellion and why was it significant?
(1536) Nicolas Melitón lead rebel of 3000 commoners
-the bishop of Lincolnshire (Dr raynes) was murdered for being hated
- so HenryVIII threatened extreme punishment if they didn’t stop(destroying all there property’s
11october, rebels fearing of commuting heresy asked for a pardon and disbanded
Explain the Yorkshire rebellion ? (Pilgrimage of grace)
Started in (1536) 40,000 men. Lead by Robert aske . On (16 October)10,000 pilgrims Raided York . Stating there was no looting
-(19 October) pontefract castle was taken. Leading to castle garrison to join the rebels.
-(27 October) Duke of Norfolk sent to Doncaster bridge with army of 8000 outnumbered by pilgrims army of 30,000. Forced duke to negotiate with pilgrims
Pilgrims instructed long term summon in parliament for pontefract article . HenryVIII promised no more monasteries destroyed. Which convinced the rebels to disbanded
However as they were not. Written dow , Henry believed he could break it. Giving him time to plot revenge
January (1537) a lack of news concerns pilgrims. Caused an uprising in hull. Giving HenryVIII the excuse to punish them. Leaders were rounded up and hang in York by Duke of Norfolk
What were the reasons for the uprising c
(pilgrimage of grace)
Religious: north catholic dissolution of smaller monasteries was unforgivable attack. Monks lost purpose and were valued by socioty
Political: disliked Cromwells low birth and reformist views. Hopes to increase court power to remove Cromwell
Economic: rising rents and poor harvests in (1535)(1536) made it hard for commoners
Social: monasteries provided help for poor and rehabilitation for sick. so angered many when dissolved
Why was the pilgrimage of grace significant?
this represented a clear rejection to kings policies.—pilgrims were strong enough to possibly win.
-The king made concessions
-strengthened council of the north
-monasteries dissolved quicker as they caused rebels(1537 dissolution of larger monasteries)
Why did the pilgrimage of grace fail?
This failed due to Ask misplacing his trust in the king, despite having a sharp mind and being a educated lawyer. (december 1536
