Buckingham's Rebellion

How had Buckingham supported Richard III originally in getting the throne? (4 points)

• Helped secure Edward V

• Encouraged the execution of Earl Rivers

• Speech on the 24th June at the Guildhall urged acceptance of Richard III as king

• Chamberlain at Richard III’s coronation

Why did Buckingham rebel? (3 points)

• Ambition to take the crown for himself

• Conversion to Henry Tudors cause (for self-preservation)

• Princes in the tower

In what part of England did the Rebellions break out?

A series of Rebellions broke out in the South of England.

When was Henry Tudor proclaimed king by the rebels?

3 November 1483

In what ways was Buckingham’s rebellion a threat? (4 points)

• Buckingham was a former ally of Richard e.g. constable of the tower and constable of England

• It had support from the gentry classes in the south and Edward IV’s former servants and supporters

• Large force

• Advertised Henry Tudor as an alternative claimant to the throne

In what ways was Buckingham’s rebellion NOT a threat? (5 points)

• Henry Tudor never showed up→ Henry’s fleet were scattered by a storm

• Buckingham’s force was stopped by a flood at river Severn

• Lack of support from the nobility

• Richard III was pre-warned

• Larger army

When was Buckingham executed? And under which charges?

November 2nd 1483 for treason