support for Tyrone's Rebellion ? Flashcards
who trained Tyrones men?
spanish captains who imported weapons and artillery.
how big was Tyrone’s army in 1595?
1,000 calvalry, 5,000 men
who from the English army did they also gain support from?
Irish men who had been recruited for being good fighters, but they felt their loyalties lay in Ireland.
what parts of Ireland did the rebellion spread to>
from Ulster, to Connaught, to Munster and Leinster.
who were some key supporters?
Florence MaCarthy and James Fitzthomas.
how large did the army grow by 1596?
they claimed to have 6,000 foot soliders and 1,200 calvalry - more than the English.
why did Phillip of Spain help?
he saw it as his duty to help out the catholics aggainst protestant forces.
when did contract with Irish-Spanish support begin?
1593 where there were negotiations of money and men.
when did phillip II die?
1598
was his son prepared to contiue spanish policy in Ireland?
yes, however was unsure about which policy to adopt as sending troops and money was dangerous. - he thought however that sending troops into Ireland would make English forces back down in the Netherlands and he could set up a base in ireland and invade england from there.
when did Phillip III have enough troops to send to Ireland?
1601 January - however they encountered problems on their travels, some of the ships (ones carrying weapons) hot seperated in the storm.
how many men were left out of the 6000 tyrone had asked for in 1601?
3400.
