Threats to Henry VII Flashcards
When was the Lambert Simnel uprising?
1487
What was Lambert Simnel’s claim to the throne?
Impersonated the Earl of Warwick, who was the leading Yorkist claimant at the time.
What support did Lambert Simnel receive?
Support from Margret of Burgundy and John De La Pole.
What was the outcome of the Lambert Simnel rebellion?
Resulted in the battle of Stoke. Henry won the battle decisively.
Why was the Lambert Simnel rebellion a threat?
- It was an direct attack on the throne
- It resulted in a battle
- Very early in Henry’s reign
Why was the Lambert Simnel rebellion not a threat?
Henry had the real earl of Warwick imprisoned so he paraded the real one to discredit lamberts claim.
When was the Perkin Warbeck rebellion?
1491-1499
What was Warbeck’s claim?
He was a pretender, impersonating the Duke of York.
What support did Warbeck receive?
Received support from France, Scotland and Margret of Burgundy.
What was the outcome of the Warbeck rebellion?
His multiple invasion attempts failed and he was imprisoned in 1497. He was then executed in 1499 after an escape attempt.
Why was the Warbeck rebellion a threat?
- Direct attack on the throne
- Received broad international support
Why was the Warbeck rebellion not a threat?
- Had weak domestic support
- Multiple failed invasion attempts
What was Edmund de la Pole’s claim to the throne?
Nephew of Richard III and Edward IV, making him one of the last Yorkist claimants.
How was de la Pole a threat?
He fled to Maximilian I, the holy roman emperor, and rallied Yorkist sympathizers abroad.
What was the outcome of de la Pole’s actions?
Henry managed to secure his return to England through diplomacy
Why was Edmund de la Pole considered a threat?
- He posed a direct threat to the throne
- His presence in England created a fear that he could inspire future uprisings
Why was Edmund de la Pole not considered a threat?
- There was no actual rebellion
- Lacked domestic support
When was the Yorkshire rebellion?
1489
What was the cause of the Yorkshire rebellion?
It was triggered by resentment over Henry’s high tax demands.
What was the outcome of the Yorkshire rebellion?
The rebellion was suppressed and Henry continued with the high taxes.
Why was the Yorkshire rebellion a threat?
- Tax collector was murdered
Why was the Yorkshire rebellion not a threat?
- It did not directly attack the throne
- Defeated easily and quickly
- Lacked a strong leader
When was the Cornish rebellion?
1497
What was the cause of the Cornish rebellion?
Henry increased their taxes to fund defense from Scotland and Perkin Warbeck.
