pilgrimage of Grace 1536

Henry’s divorce

wanted son to continue Tudor name so needed to remarry. Pope refused his divorce

why did Henry close the Monasteries?

he needed money. Catholic church owed 25% of land wealthy

Martin Luther set up protestant church allowing divorces

some felt monks lived in luxury whilst poor suffered

people loyal to the Pope but Henry wanted loyalty

what did the pilgrims want?

they were criticizing church not Henry

restore Catholicism to monasteries

punishment for Cromwell

what caused the pilgrimage of Grace?

people lost source of charity as part of the dissolution of monasteries

Valor Ecclesiasticus rumoured Henry taking silver and close churches

many angered and wanted Pope as head of church

hatred and blame for Thomas Cromwell

landowners wanted power back

what events occurred during the Pilgrimage of Grace?

rebellions in the North

Robert Aske leader

30,000 joined including nobles

Henry outnumbered only had 8,000

Henry agreed to demands and promised pardons to the pilgrims

Henry broke promise killing 178 pilgrims