Lovell Rebellion
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Who were the main belligerents of the 1486 rebellion?
Francis, Viscount Lovell, and the Stafford brothers (Humphrey and Thomas)
Why were the Yorkist nobles outraged after the Battle of Bosworth
They were loyal to Richard III and furious at his defeat.
Where did Lovell and the Stafford brothers go immediately after Richard III's defeat?
They fled to take shelter in sanctuary
Where did Lovell focus his efforts to gain supporters?
In traditional areas where Yorkist support was high
Why did Lovell's forces fail to succeed against the King?
They were easily defeated by Henry VII's superior army.
What were the direct consequences for each leader after the rebellion collapsed?
Humphrey Stafford was executed. Thomas Stafford was spared. Lovell fled to Belgium (Flanders).
What vital lesson did Yorkist nobles learn from the failure of this rebellion?
They needed a Yorkist figurehead (pretender) to gather mass support under.