Sommerset Western Rebellion Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
When
A
1549
2
Q
Where
A
Cornwall
3
Q
Why and who
A
Opposition to book of common prayer
Catholics
Cornish who want to be separated from England
4
Q
What happened
A
Lay siege at Exter for 5 weeks
-gov responded slowly due to Pinkie
•lord Russel won against rebellion using German and Italian mercenaries
•900 killed
5
Q
Name one place where this took place
A
Fenny Bridges
100 died
6
Q
Final battle location
A
Stamford Courtney
700 killed
7
Q
How many killed after battle
A
900
8
Q
Mercenaries meaning
A
Paid unnoticed army
9
Q
Who ran mercenaries
A
Lord Russel
