Ketts Rebellion Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
When
A
1549 (same time as western rebellion)
2
Q
Where
A
East anglia (originally)
Norwich (take over)
Mousehold Heath (camp)
3
Q
Why?
A
People upset at enclosure farming and economy.
People upset that sommerset vouched for anti - enclosure farming but little was done about it
4
Q
Leader
A
Robert Kett
16,000 rebels
5
Q
Events
A
•Took control of Norwich (16,000)
•camped at Mousehold Heath
•sir William parr tried to defeat (failed)
•John Dudley (Northumberland) and German mercenaries won
6
Q
How many executed?
A
Est 3000+
7
Q
How many rebels?
A
16,000
8
Q
Who is John Dudley
A
Northumberland
