henry vii - threats and pretenders Flashcards
(21 cards)
when was the Lovell and Stafford rebellion?
1486
what was the Lovell and Stafford rebellion?
Lovell tried to raise support for an uprising in Richard III’s heartland while Stafford tried to raise support in the midlands but Henry suppressed rebellion quickly
why was the Lovell and Stafford rebellion significant?
showed that there was little enthusiasm for a Yorkist uprising
what happened at the Battle of Stokes?
rebels landed and tried to gather support but Yorkist gentry reluctant to support; Henry defeated army
what happened to Lovell and Stafford?
Lovell managed to escape but Stafford was captured and executed
who was Lambert Simnel?
a boy that pretended to be the Earl of Warwick
how did Henry deal with Lambert Simnel?
exhibited real Earl of Warwick in London for all to see
how was Lambert Simnel’s claim serious?
1- crowned king in Ireland
2- organised by John de la Pole, a Yorkist
why was Lambert Simnel threat significant?
John de la Pole fled to Margaret of Burgundy’s court and convinced her to support them by paying for a force of mercenaries to invade England
how did Henry deal with John de la Pole, the Earl of Lincoln’s threat?
reinstated Earl of Northumberland to lead army (risky)
when was the Battle of Stokes?
1487
why was the Battle of Stokes significant?
historians believe this battle ended war of the roses and solidified Henry’s power (showed he was strong and capable)
what led to Warbeck’s end?
Henry offered James IV marriage to his daughter, Margaret so Warbeck was abandoned by Scots and he tried to make a last attempt to exploit Cornish Rebellion but his forces were crushed
he was imprisoned and executed
who was Perkin Warbeck?
cloth trader from Flanders that acted as a continuous threat to Henry for a long period of his reign until his death in 1499
why was Warbeck a threat?
he managed to get foreign support from different countries (at different times) such as Burgundy, Scotland…
who did Warbeck impersonate and when?
1491 - Richard, Duke of York
how was Warbeck involved in Conspiracy at Court?
in 1495, Warbeck tried to land in England but Henry had been informed beforehand
nevertheless, Warbeck’s accomplice was inside court and was William Stanley, Henry’s step-uncle
how did Warbeck use Scotland to oppose England?
in 1496, small scottish force crossed the border on Warbeck’s behalf but quickly retreated when news came of Henry’s army approaching
what happened to the real Earl of Warwick?
imprisoned for most of his life as he only posed a threat due to his claim but he was executed after plotting with Warbeck
