Cornish rebellion

When was the Cornish rebellion?

1497

Which monarch wanted to aid Warbeck? (CR)

James VI

How many supporters did the Cornish rebellion attract?

15000, a sign of the unpopularity of tax

How many years into Henry's reign did the CR occur?

12 years

What rebellion was the CR similar to?

Yorkshire, but more serious

Where did the rebels not gain much support? (CR)

Devon

Where did the numbers of supporters grow? (CR)

Somerset, 15000 in total

Which class did the CR receive support from?

Social, not many nobles

Which impoverished noble did the CR attract?

Lord Audley

Where did the numbers of rebels decline? (CR)

Near London, due to fear of a large royal force

How did Henry end the CR?

With an army of 25000 men in Blackheath in June 1497

How did the leaders die? (CR)

Tortured and executed