Yorkshire Uprising Flashcards
Why did the Yorkshire uprising begin?
- H7 wanted war in France and gained support from parliament but needed to raise £100,000 in taxes.
- north felt they were doing enough protecting the Scottish border.
- creates a rebellion.
What problem did the duke of Northumberland face? And what was H7 message to him?
- he reported to Henry that the northerners wouldn’t pay.
- H7 said to use force to
Non - payers
Who lead the rebellion?
Yeoman Robert chambers of Alton.
When did the Yorkshire rebellion begin?
20th April 1489
Who did Northumberland get support from? What was the problem with the men? Where did they aid him?
- sir William plumpton
- sir William gascoinge
- both previous Yorkist supporters (RIII)
- Thirsk 27th April 1489
When did Northumberland die?
28th April Northumberland was confronted by Robert Chambers were he was killed.
What happened to the rebel’s after the execution and what was the problem with the rebel’s?
- grew in confidence and wanted to broaden their forces
- problem was they had no support from gentry
- only made of yeoman, husbandmen, artisans and tradesmen.
Who was on the side of the rebel’s? And when did they capture York?
Sir John Egremont
- captured York 13th May 1489
What was H7 response and who was he accompanied by?
- deployed a royal army from Hereford castle.
- accompanied by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, Earl of Shrewsbury, lord Hastings, sir William Stanley and sir Thomas bourchier.
What was the significance of releasing Thomas Howard?
- he was a supporter of the Ricardian reign.
- H7 knew he was a very skilled warrior.
- knew he had a suitable man to rule the north should they defeat the rebel’s.
- good use of conciliation.
Who arrived at York first and what happened?
- Thomas Howard
- captured chambers and hung him.
What happened once the royal forces arrived at York?
Rebels fled
- sir John egremont fled to burgundy with Margaret.
What was the advantage with Surrey in the north?
- Ricardian links = more accepted by northerners
