Simnel rebellion

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When

1487

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Who

Richard Symonds, Francis Lovell, Earl of Kildare, Margaret Dowager Duchess of Burgundy, Lambert Simnel

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Why

Overthrow Henry (dynastic)

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Support

Given a force of 2000 German mercenaries and money from Margaret, Simnel crowned King Edward VI in Ireland

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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.

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Threat

Started in 1486 but Henry found out in 1487. Simnel proclaimed King in Ireland, big threat but was put down easily.