Yorkshire Rebellion Flashcards
When was the Yorkshire rebellion between?
April 1469 - March 1470
Who led the series of riots which started the Yorkshire rebellions?
Robin of Redesdale
What was the cause of the riots in Yorkshire?
Grievously oppressive taxes imposed for an invasion of France
Who terminated these riots in April 1469?
John Neville
Why did John have to put down riots led by Robin of Holderness?
There was a tax levied by Hospital of St Leonard. There was also a demand for the Northumberland title to be granted to a Percy
What happened to Robin of Holderness when John Neville captured him?
He was beheaded in May 1469
When did Redesdale resurface?
25th June 1469
Who had funded and who took part in the revolt on June 25th?
Warwick funded it and the Neville family took part
What evidence shows that Edward did not believe that Warwick had betrayed him?
In May 1469, he had given Warwick a judicial role
Who did Edward rely on brining men for this battle?
Earl of Pembroke and Earl of Devon
When did Edward write to Warwick and Clarence to see if they were involved in the fighting?
9th June 1469
When was Clarence and Isabel married against the King’s orders?
11th July 1469
Who married Clarence and Isabel?
Archbishop George Neville
When did Warwick march to London and what did he receive as a result of his manifesto?
18th July 1469, received £1000 as a loan
When did the Battle near Banbury occur?
25th July 1469
Who won the battle near Banbury?
Warwick’s men
Who was captured and executed by Warwick’s men?
Pembroke and his brother Sir Richard
How many men died at the battle of Banbury?
2200
Who captured the King?
George Neville
Who were captured and subsequently executed by George Neville?
The Earl Rivers (Elizabeth’s dad) and Sir John Woodville (Elizabeth’s brother)
When was Bridgewater captured and what happened to him?
17th August and he was publicly lynched
Why were the people and the government upset by Warwick?
The government were still loyal to Edward and believed Warwick was acting out of self interest. The people were upset as they didn’t like the idea of the imprisonment of their king.
When were Edward’s royal duties fully resumed?
October 1469 after stopping a Lancastrian uprising with Warwick
What role was removed from John Neville and why did it upset Warwick?
Removed Earl of Northumberland which showed another Neville losing their title
