Threats and pretenders: Perkin Warbeck

Question 1

Who was Warbeck

Answer 1

-Claimed to be Richard, Duke of York

Question 2

Did he have any foreign support?

Answer 2

-Was able to attract patronage from foreign rulers: France, Scotland and Ireland
-Showed how fragile Henry’s position was considered to be by other rulers

Question 3

Why was Warbeck such a big threat?

Answer 3

-Due to the foreign support he had gained
-Managed to gain support from the heart of Henry’s govt, Sir William Stanley, his step-uncle
-Was able to draw English courtiers into his conspiracies

Question 4

What happened in 1496?

Answer 4

-A small Scottish force crossed the border on Warbeck’s behalf but retreated

Question 5

Why did Warbeck fail?

Answer 5

-James gave into Henry’s offer of his marriage to his daughter
-He failed to gather support
-Henry + his agents, Sir Robert Clifford had uncovered Warbeck’s plans before they could take place