Why did the rebellion of 1483* occur? Flashcards
Richard III’s actions- What were Richard III’s actions in seizing the throne?
Richard III’s actions in seizing the throne, disinheriting the sons of Edward IV (and probably murdering them), and his actions against the former queen, Elizabeth Woodville, all caused immense fury.
Example sentence: Richard III’s actions led to widespread anger and resentment.
Richard III’s actions - Who were the key figures involved in the rebellion of 1483?
One key figure was Sir John Cheney of Wiltshire who had already plotted unsuccessfully to rescue the princes from the Tower and Edward IV’s daughters from sanctuary. Others included Sir John Fogge in Kent (a former royal councillor) and Sir Thomas Bourchier in Sussex (one of Edward IV’s personal knights).
Additional information: Edward IV had built up an extensive network of loyal servants in the gentry of southern England.
Richard III’s actions- What caused resentment among Richard’s followers?
Richard’s rewarding of followers had caused resentment among those who lost out. It seems that both the Talbots and Stanleys considered joining due to their resentment at (ironically) Buckingham’s advancement. His participation put them both off joining it.
Additional information: Resentment among Richard’s followers led to key figures considering joining the rebellion.
Ambition- Why did Henry Stafford join the rebellion against Richard III?
Henry Stafford joined the rebellion out of fear that it would overthrow Richard III and that he would be ruined as a result. Joining would have allowed him to maintain his influence and power under a new king.
Source: Ambition
Ambition- What claim did Buckingham have to the English throne?
Buckingham had a claim to the English throne through his mother, Margaret, daughter of Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset. His claim was inferior to that of Henry Tudor, who was descended from Edmund’s elder brother, John Duke of Somerset.
Source: Ambition
Ambition- Why did Sir Edward Courtenay join the rebels?
Sir Edward Courtenay joined the rebels because he hoped that Henry Tudor would restore his family to the Earldom of Devon. Change in the realm
Source: Ambition
Dynastic scheming- How did Henry Tudor make a ‘Lancastrian’ dynastic claim to the English throne?
Through Margaret Beaufort
Henry Tudor was able to make a ‘Lancastrian’ dynastic claim to the English throne through Margaret Beaufort.
Dynastic scheming- How did Margaret Beaufort secretly communicate with Elizabeth Woodville?
Through the use of a shared physician, Lewis Carleon
Margaret Beaufort was able to secretly communicate with Elizabeth Woodville through the shared physician Lewis Carleon.
Dynastic scheming- What alliance was proposed between Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York?
Possible marriage
The possible alliance proposed was the marriage between Henry Tudor and Edward IV and Elizabeth’s eldest daughter, Elizabeth of York.
Dynastic scheming- How was Margaret Beaufort involved in encouraging Buckingham’s role in the rebellion?
Sent to Henry Tudor to capitalize upon the situation
Margaret Beaufort was most likely involved in encouraging Buckingham’s role in the rebellion by sending to Henry Tudor to capitalize upon the situation, although the attempt ultimately failed.
Dynastic scheming- Why was Thomas Grey, the Marquess of Dorset, likely involved in the rebellion?
Desire to see the Woodville restoration
Thomas Grey’s involvement was likely out of a desire to see the Woodville restoration that would come if his half-sister Elizabeth became Queen of England.
When did the rebels come to support Henry Tudor’s claim to the throne?
After reluctantly accepting that Edward IV’s sons were dead
The rebels seem to have come to support Henry Tudor’s claim to the throne only after they reluctantly accepted that Edward IV’s sons were dead. (limitations)
Dynastic scheming- How strong or sincere was Buckingham’s support for Henry Tudor?
Unclear
It is unclear how strong or sincere Buckingham’s support for Henry Tudor was. (limitations)
