The Stafford/ Lovell Rebellion Flashcards
In what year did the Lovell and Stafford rebellion occur?
1486
How long did the Lovell and Stafford rebellion go on for?
One month
Where did the Lovell and Stafford rebellion take place?
York + Worcestershire
What was the main cause of the Lovell and Stafford rebellion?
Dynastic- they wanted to restore the house of York to the throne.
Who led the Lovell and Stafford rebellion?
Lovell, Stafford, and Sir Thomas
What was the main aim of the Lovell and Stafford rebellion?
To overthrow Henry VII and replace him with a Yorkist claimant.
How threatening was the Lovell and Stafford rebellion?
It had a very low level of threat, the rebellion didn’t attract many numbers. Total support raised was in dozens, not even hundreds.
Did the Lovell and Stafford rebellion fail or succeed?
Completely failed
Why did the Lovell and Stafford rebellion fail?
-No named claimant to replace Henry VII
-Lovell and Stafford were not well known nobles
-No backing from overseas
Key figures in the Lovell and Stafford rebellion
Total support raised was in dozens, not even hundreds
