Threats and pretenders: Lovell rebellion

Question 1

The Lovell Rebellion

Answer 1

-1486

Question 2

Who was involved in the rebllion?

Answer 2

-Francis Viscount Lovell
-Stafford brothers: Humphrey + Thomas

Question 3

What happened?

Answer 3

-All 3 broke out of sanctuary and raised a rebellion in the north and west midlands
-Stafford brothers arrested + Humphrey executed
-Lovell= crushed

Question 4

Consequences for Yorkists

Answer 4

-Realised they needed a Yorkist prince in order to go against Henry
-Rules of sanctuary were altered, due to them fleeing
-Didn’t secure any Yorkist support

Question 5

Consequences for Henry

Answer 5

-Proved how insecure Henry’s position was internationally, feared the power of France
-Faced several foreign opponents
-Relied on his family

Question 6

Why was Henry able to overcome the threat?

Answer 6

-Sent armed forces to offer the rebels the choice of pardon + reconciliation OR if they fought and loss= excommunication + death
-Little enthusiasm