Lambert Simnel and the rebellion of the Earl of Lincoln

What two key aspects did Yorkists realise that they needed to be successful in their attempts to get rid of Henry?

A figurehead who could claim to be the Yorkist prince

Financial support for a large military

Who was the figurehead of this rebellion?

Lambert Simnel

Who was Lambert Simnel being passed of as?

The Earl of Warwick

Who was the Earl of Warwick crowned as and where and when?

King Edward in Ireland in May 1487

Who put the conspiracy together?

John de la Pole, the earl of Lincoln

How did Henry respond to the hoax of the Earl of Warwick?

He exhibited the real Earl of Warwick in London for all to see

What happened after Henry exhibited the real Earl of Warwick?

Lincoln fled to Lord Lovell at the court of Margaret of Burgundy in the Netherlands

What did Lincoln persuade Margaret to do?

Support Simnels claim and to pay for a force of mercenaries to invade England

How did Henry respond to Margaret’s actions?

Reinstated the Earl of Northumberland to power in the North and reinforced coastal defences

What did Henrys reinstating of him do?

Neutralised Richard’s old power base and ensured the Howard family had no intention of joining the conspiracy (as related to Northumberland)

Where did Henry reinforce costal defences?

East Angelia

Where did the rebels land in England?

Cumberland

When was the Battle of Stoke Field?

1487

Where did the two armies meet?

East Stoke near Newark in Nottinghamshire

Where did Henry gather his advisors from?

South and Midlands

Who was Henrys army led by?

Earl of Oxford

Who was killed in the battle?

Earl of Lincoln

Why was the victory at the Battle of Stoke field significant?

It brought an end to the Wars of the Roses

His position became safer

Won over some Yorkists by having mild treatment of many who rebelled

Developed the policy of bonds of good behaviour

What was the bonds of good behaviour?

Henry gave bonds to landowners who he owed the money to which didn’t have to be paid back provided the condition was met. If condition was broken, the sum has to be paid in penalty.

Why did Henry use bonds of good behaviour?

Ensured well-behaved landowners won’t face financial ruin and trust and support Henry