The Cornish Rebellion, 1497

What caused this rebellion?

Demand for extraordinary revenue to finance a military campaign against Scotland against an imposter to the throne- WARBECK

Stannary Law were suspended in 1496 and H7 issued new tin mining regulations

Where did it start?

Lizard Penisula

Where did it reach and how many men were now involved?

Devon with 15,000 men

Why did Henry have to retreat from Scotland?

The danger the rebels posed

How many men did H7 assemble?

25,000

Why did the rebels fail?

Not effectively organised and lacked proper leadership and arms compared to the Kings army

Where did the rebels finally get to?

London

Where and when did the two sides meet?

Battle of Blackheath on the 17th June 1497

Who led the rebels?

Michael Joseph- blacksmith

Thomas Flamonk- lawyer

What did the residents of London do?

Took up arms and barricaded the walls of the city in order to keep the rebels out

Roughly how many rebels were killed?

1000

What were the consequences of the rebellion?

H7 restored Stannary privileges

He never imposed such high taxes on the Cornish again

Rebels leaders and Lord Audley were executed

Why was it a threat?

Sheer numbers involved

Attempt to exploit the rebellion made by Warbeck

Marched on London, only halted at Blackheath