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When
1487
Who
Richard Symonds, Francis Lovell, Earl of Kildare, Margaret Dowager Duchess of Burgundy, Lambert Simnel
Why
Overthrow Henry (dynastic)
Support
Given a force of 2000 German mercenaries and money from Margaret, Simnel crowned King Edward VI in Ireland
Consequences
12,000 royal army vs 8,000 Lincoln’s army, rebels offered a pardon, excommunication or death. Simnel turnspit in royal kitchen later promoted to King’s Falconer, Symonds life imprisonment, everyone else executed.
Threat
Started in 1486 but Henry found out in 1487. Simnel proclaimed King in Ireland, big threat but was put down easily.