Viscount Lovell and the Staffords 1486 Flashcards
1
Q
when was the rising
A
Easter 1486
2
Q
Who was involved
x2
A
Francis, Viscount Lovell a key supporter of Richard III
Humphrey Stafford and his accomplice brother Thomas
3
Q
what were the aims
A
To overthrow Henry who had only been in power a year
4
Q
where did they attempt to raise rebellion
x2
A
Lovell tried Yorkist heart land of Yorkshire
Stafford tried Yorkist area the midlands
5
Q
Why did it fail
x3
A
Henry’s spies informed the king before it gained attraction
Little enthusiasm to rebel
minor noble involvement
6
Q
what were the consequences
x3
A
Lovell fled to Flanders
Humphrey Stafford was executed
Thomas Stafford pardoned
