Threat - Scrope Rebellion Flashcards
Who was Scope?
The Archbishop of York.
Why was the Scrope rebellion threatening?
Scrope was a popular and important church leader.
Who joined Scrope?
Nobles including Northumberland.
What may have been the reason Scrope rebelled?
Financial disputes with the crown.
How many rebels took up arms?
8,000.
Who persuaded the rebels to disband?
Westmorland.
What were rebels promised?
That their grievances would be heard.
Who was arrested after the rebels disbanded?
Scrope and Mowbray.
What happened to Scrope and Mowbray after they were arrested?
They were tried, found guilty and executed.
Why did other nobles appeal for mercy for Scrope and Mowbray?
The execution of an archbishop was unusual and Scrope was popular in the north.
What did people cite the illness of Henry as after the execution?
Gods disapproval of his action.
What do some historians say was reflected in the uncharacteristic actions of Henry’s orders of execution?
The strain he was under.
